From: Kermit 
Newsgroups: uk.finance
Subject: Re: Need a credit card for a bankrupt
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:42:48 +0100

On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 09:45:51 +0100, Timothy Lee wrote:

> In message , Kermit 
>  writes
>>But it doesn't work like that - I am a bankrupt, if I default on any form
>>of credit (1) then I will be back to court and get a five year term next
>>time, so I am far less likely than anyone else to do it. It isn't a
>>lifestyle choice to be made bankrupt - and I work twice as hard as any
>>non-bankrupt to make sure I don't go there again.
> 
> Is it actually legal for a current bankrupt to be extended credit?

I forgot to add the (1) - added to a later message.
Basically, yes you can get credit over £250 as long as you inform the
potential lender, and it is illegal not to tell them.
In practice though, I think sanctions would only be used against the
bankrupt if 'shit hits fan' and the borrowing is defaulted so someone gets
upset enough to complain  to your receiver.
Not sure what penalties would be used as a punishment.