Bishopsgate Investment Management Ltd v Maxwell

Hearings

England & Wales

29 Jan 1992 [1993] Ch 1; [1992] 2 WLR 991; [1992] 2 All ER 856, CA

Additional names

Cooper v Maxwell

Mirror Group Newspapers Plc v Maxwell

Subject Matter

INSOLVENCY — Inquiry into company's dealings — Privilege against self-incrimination — Defendant ordered to give information concerning companies' affairs — Defendant acting as director and in fiduciary capacity — Information likely to incriminate defendant — Whether privilege against self-incrimination available — Insolvency Act 1986, ss 235, 236(2)

[1993] Ch 1; [1992] 2 WLR 991

Commentary

Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Privilege against Self-incrimination - Scope of Privilege F10.2

Privilege against Self-incrimination - Statutory Provisions Requiring Answers to Questions - General F10.7