Councillor down the Swanny

[Michael Peoples]

It does seem odd for the restriction to apply for three years after discharge from your IVA unless you have paid in full. It would be better to petition for bankruptcy as the disqualification would only last for four years if the debtor is discharged after twelve months rather than 8,9 or even 10 years depending on the length of the IVA.

[kallis3]

I think it is silly as well, but when I checked on the application forms for a couple of forces, that's what it said.

I still think it is wrong that having got yourself sorted out with your money, you're not allowed to do certain things.

[Skippy]

I recently wrote to my local police force to ask for their criteria and it's 3 years after discharge from BR or IVA. It seems a bit daft really as we are being responsible and dealing with our debts.

[stonecoldbroke]

does anybody know ... if you are already employed by a police force as a member of support staff, can they dismiss you for going bankrupt or being in an IVA??

[Michael Peoples]

I do not believe so but Jan can let you know for sure. If in doubt check your contract or have a word with HR or the Federation on a no names basis.

[kallis3]

You should be ok, I work for a police force and I haven't told them at all but I wouldn't be dismissed if I did.

I've just not told them as I think it is my business, not theirs.

[stonecoldbroke]

Thank you. That is a weight off my mind!![:)]

[futureisgood]

MP's are allowed to sit in the house of commons whilst bankrupt - I remember several years ago the honourable member for Crewe being publicly made bankrupt and she remained an MP. Surely if you can be an MP you can be a local councillor??

[kallis3]

Since when did MP's ever live by the same set of rules as the rest of us!

[johnnybriggs]

I'm pretty sure you can't be an MP and bankrupt although you do get some time to come to an arrangement with your creditors.

[MelanieGiles]

You cannot act as an MP whilst bankrupt, without leave of the Court.