15.1 Introduction This chapter provides details of the official receiver's statutory duty to investigate the affairs of companies in compulsory liquidation and individuals against whom a bankruptcy order has been made. It also outlines the processes that these investigations should generally follow. It is divided into parts as follows: Part 1 - The official receiver's statutory duties and legislative framework (paragraphs 15.2 -15.13) Part 2 - Preliminary enquiries (paragraphs 15.14 - 15.29a) Part 3 - Interviews (paragraphs 15.30 - 15.42) Part 4 - The Case Assessment Record - initial review (paragraphs 15.43 - 15.52) Part 5 - The investigation process post the initial case assessment (paragraphs 15.53 - 15.74) Part 6 - Matters relating to reporting misconduct identified (paragraphs 15.75 - 15.90) Part 7 - Trustee or liquidator other than the official receiver (paragraphs 15.91 - 15.95) Annex A - Categorisation Of Disqualification Allegations Annex B - Categorisation Of Prosecution Allegations Annex C - The Investigation Process Flowchart (inserted March 2012)
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