A debt respite scheme is on its way, writes former district judge Stephen Gold in this week’s ‘Civil Way’.
From 4 May 2021, debtors will be given a six-week breathing space and a mental health crisis moratorium, accessed through an approved debt counsellor. Gold explains what is involved, what courts and tribunals may do and which debts are included.
In a packed column, he also addresses Part 36 offers to settle, postponement of limitations periods for claims based on fraud, concealment or mistake, and explains how discounts for online court fees ‘to lure in the punters’ have been a stunning success.
Always valuable, especially in turbulent times, find Gold here.
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