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Schedule 11, Part 5 Special resolution action (paras. 15-118)

Section 57

Special resolution objectives

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(1) This paragraph sets out the special resolution objectives.

(2) The Bank must have regard to the special resolution objectives in using, or considering the use of, the stabilisation powers.

(3) Objective 1 is to protect and enhance the stability of the UK financial system, including in particular by -

(a) preventing contagion (including contagion to market infrastructures), and

(b) maintaining market discipline.

(4) Objective 2 is to protect and enhance public confidence in the stability of the UK financial system.

(5) Objective 3 is to maintain the continuity of central counterparty clearing services.

(6) Objective 4 is to protect public funds.

(7) Objective 5 is to avoid interfering with property rights in contravention of a Convention right (within the meaning of the Human Rights Act 1998).