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Child Support Act 1991
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Changes on 2003-03-03
@@ -8,9 +8,9 @@
- (1) For the purposes of this Act, each parent of a qualifying child is responsible for maintaining him.
- (2) For the purposes of this Act, an absent parenta non-resident parent shall be taken to have met his responsibility to maintain any qualifying child of his by making periodical payments of maintenance with respect to the child of such amount, and at such intervals, as may be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
- (3) Where a maintenance assessment made under this Act requires the making of periodical payments, it shall be the duty of the absent parentnon-resident parent with respect to whom the assessment was made to make those payments.
- (2) For the purposes of this Act, a non-resident parent shall be taken to have met his responsibility to maintain any qualifying child of his by making periodical payments of maintenance with respect to the child of such amount, and at such intervals, as may be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
- (3) Where a maintenance calculation made under this Act requires the making of periodical payments, it shall be the duty of the non-resident parent with respect to whom the calculation was made to make those payments.
#### Welfare of children: the general principle
@@ -24,11 +24,11 @@
- (1) A child is a “*qualifying child*” if—
- (a) one of his parents is, in relation to him, an absent parenta non-resident parent; or
- (b) both of his parents are, in relation to him, absent parentsnon-resident parents.
- (2) The parent of any child is an “absent parent”a “non-resident parent”, in relation to him, if—
- (a) one of his parents is, in relation to him, a non-resident parent; or
- (b) both of his parents are, in relation to him, non-resident parents.
- (2) The parent of any child is a “non-resident parent”, in relation to him, if—
- (a) that parent is not living in the same household with the child; and
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@
- (5) For the purposes of this Act there may be more than one person with care in relation to the same qualifying child.
- (6) Periodical payments which are required to be paid in accordance with a maintenance assessment are referred to in this Act as “*child support maintenance*”.
- (6) Periodical payments which are required to be paid in accordance with a maintenance calculation are referred to in this Act as “*child support maintenance*”.
- (7) Expressions are defined in this section only for the purposes of this Act.
@@ -62,23 +62,23 @@
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- (1) A person who is, in relation to any qualifying child or any qualifying children, either the person with care or the absent parentnon-resident parent may apply to the Secretary of State for a maintenance assessment to be made under this Act with respect to that child, or any of those children.
- (2) Where a maintenance assessment has been made in response to an application under this section the Secretary of State may, if the person with care or absent parentnon-resident parent with respect to whom the assessment was made applies to him under this subsection, arrange for—
- (a) the collection of the child support maintenance payable in accordance with the assessment;
- (b) the enforcement of the obligation to pay child support maintenance in accordance with the assessment.
- (1) A person who is, in relation to any qualifying child or any qualifying children, either the person with care or the non-resident parent may apply to the Secretary of State for a maintenance calculation to be made under this Act with respect to that child, or any of those children.
- (2) Where a maintenance calculation has been made in response to an application under this section the Secretary of State may, if the person with care or non-resident parent with respect to whom the calculation was made applies to him under this subsection, arrange for—
- (a) the collection of the child support maintenance payable in accordance with the calculation;
- (b) the enforcement of the obligation to pay child support maintenance in accordance with the calculation.
- (3) Where an application under subsection (2) for the enforcement of the obligation mentioned in subsection (2)(b) authorises the Secretary of State to take steps to enforce that obligation whenever he considers it necessary to do so, the Secretary of State may act accordingly.
- (4) A person who applies to the Secretary of State under this section shall, so far as that person reasonably can, comply with such regulations as may be made by the Secretary of State with a view to the Secretary of State ... being provided with the information which is required to enable—
- (a) the absent parentnon-resident parent to be traced (where that is necessary);
- (b) the amount of child support maintenance payable by the absent parentnon-resident parent to be assessed; and
- (c) that amount to be recovered from the absent parentnon-resident parent.
- (a) the non-resident parent to be identified or traced (where that is necessary);
- (b) the amount of child support maintenance payable by the non-resident parent to be assessed; and
- (c) that amount to be recovered from the non-resident parent.
- (5) Any person who has applied to the Secretary of State under this section may at any time request him to cease acting under this section.
@@ -92,11 +92,13 @@
- (8) The Secretary of State may by regulations make such incidental, supplemental or transitional provision as he thinks appropriate with respect to cases in which he is requested to cease to act under this section.
- (9) No application may be made under this section if there is in force with respect to the person with care and absent parentnon-resident parent in question a maintenance assessment made in response to an application under section 6.
- (9) No application may be made under this section if there is in force with respect to the person with care and non-resident parent in question a maintenance calculation made in response to an application treated as made under section 6.
- (10) No application may be made at any time under this section with respect to a qualifying child or any qualifying children if—
- (a) there is in force a written maintenance agreement made before 5th April 1993, or a maintenance order made before a prescribed date, in respect of that child or those children and the person who is, at that time, the absent parentnon-resident parent; or
- (a) there is in force a written maintenance agreement made before 5th April 1993, or a maintenance order made before a prescribed date, in respect of that child or those children and the person who is, at that time, the non-resident parent; or
- (aa) a maintenance order made on or after the date prescribed for the purposes of paragraph (a) is in force in respect of them, but has been so for less than the period of one year beginning with the date on which it was made; or
- (b) benefit is being paid to, or in respect of, a parent with care of that child or those children.
@@ -112,11 +114,11 @@
- (b) one or more, but not all, of them have parental responsibility for ... the child;
no application may be made for a maintenance assessment with respect to the child by any of those persons who do not have parental responsibility for ... the child.
- (2) Where more than one application for a maintenance assessment is made with respect to the child concerned, only one of them may be proceeded with.
- (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision as to which of two or more applications for a maintenance assessment with respect to the same child is to be proceeded with.
no application may be made for a maintenance calculation with respect to the child by any of those persons who do not have parental responsibility for ... the child.
- (2) Where more than one application for a maintenance calculation is made with respect to the child concerned, only one of them may be proceeded with.
- (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision as to which of two or more applications for a maintenance calculation with respect to the same child is to be proceeded with.
#### Applications by those receiving benefit
@@ -164,29 +166,29 @@
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- (1) A qualifying child who has attained the age of 12 years and who is habitually resident in Scotland may apply to the Secretary of State for a maintenance assessment to be made with respect to him if—
- (a) no such application has been made by a person who is, with respect to that child, a person with care or an absent parenta non-resident parent; or
- (b) the Secretary of State has not been authorised under section 6 to take action under this Act to recover child support maintenance from the absent parentnon-resident parent (other than in a case where he has waived any requirement that he should be so authorised).
- (2) An application made under subsection (1) shall authorise the Secretary of State to make a maintenance assessment with respect to any other children of the absent parentnon-resident parent who are qualifying children in the care of the same person as the child making the application.
- (3) Where a maintenance assessment has been made in response to an application under this section the Secretary of State may, if the person with care, the absent parentnon-resident parent with respect to whom the assessment was made or the child concerned applies to him under this subsection, arrange for—
- (a) the collection of the child support maintenance payable in accordance with the assessment;
- (b) the enforcement of the obligation to pay child support maintenance in accordance with the assessment.
- (1) A qualifying child who has attained the age of 12 years and who is habitually resident in Scotland may apply to the Secretary of State for a maintenance calculation to be made with respect to him if—
- (a) no such application has been made by a person who is, with respect to that child, a person with care or a non-resident parent; or
- (b) no parent has been treated under section 6(3) as having applied for a maintenance calculation with respect to the child.
- (2) An application made under subsection (1) shall authorise the Secretary of State to make a maintenance calculation with respect to any other children of the non-resident parent who are qualifying children in the care of the same person as the child making the application.
- (3) Where a maintenance calculation has been made in response to an application under this section the Secretary of State may, if the person with care, the non-resident parent with respect to whom the calculation was made or the child concerned applies to him under this subsection, arrange for—
- (a) the collection of the child support maintenance payable in accordance with the calculation;
- (b) the enforcement of the obligation to pay child support maintenance in accordance with the calculation.
- (4) Where an application under subsection (3) for the enforcement of the obligation mentioned in subsection (3)(b) authorises the Secretary of State to take steps to enforce that obligation whenever he considers it necessary to do so, the Secretary of State may act accordingly.
- (5) Where a child has asked the Secretary of State to proceed under this section, the person with care of the child, the absent parentnon-resident parent and the child concerned shall, so far as they reasonably can, comply with such regulations as may be made by the Secretary of State with a view to the Secretary of State ... being provided with the information which is required to enable—
- (a) the absent parentnon-resident parent to be traced (where that is necessary);
- (b) the amount of child support maintenance payable by the absent parentnon-resident parent to be assessed; and
- (c) that amount to be recovered from the absent parentnon-resident parent.
- (5) Where a child has asked the Secretary of State to proceed under this section, the person with care of the child, the non-resident parent and the child concerned shall, so far as they reasonably can, comply with such regulations as may be made by the Secretary of State with a view to the Secretary of State ... being provided with the information which is required to enable—
- (a) the non-resident parent to be traced (where that is necessary);
- (b) the amount of child support maintenance payable by the non-resident parent to be assessed; and
- (c) that amount to be recovered from the non-resident parent.
- (6) The child who has made the application (but not the person having care of him) may at any time request the Secretary of State to cease acting under this section.
@@ -202,41 +204,41 @@
- (10) No application may be made at any time under this section by a qualifying child if
- (a) there is in force a written maintenance agreement made before 5th April 1993, or a maintenance order made before a prescribed date, in respect of that child and the person who is, at that time, the absent parentnon-resident parent.
- (a) there is in force a written maintenance agreement made before 5th April 1993, or a maintenance order made before a prescribed date, in respect of that child and the person who is, at that time, the non-resident parent or
- (b) a maintenance order made on or after the date prescribed for the purposes of paragraph (a) is in force in respect of them, but has been so for less than the period of one year beginning with the date on which it was made.
#### Role of the courts with respect to maintenance for children
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- (1) This subsection applies in any case where the Secretary of State would have jurisdiction to make a maintenance assessment with respect to a qualifying child and an absent parenta non-resident parent of his on an application duly made by a person entitled to apply for such an assessment with respect to that child.
- (2) Subsection (1) applies even though the circumstances of the case are such that the Secretary of State would not make an assessment if it were applied for.
- (3) In any case where subsection (1) applies, no court shall exercise any power which it would otherwise have to make, vary or revive any maintenance order in relation to the child and absent parentnon-resident parent concerned.
- (3A) In any case in which section 4(10) or 7(10) prevents the making of an application for a maintenance assessment, and—
- (a) no application has been made for a maintenance assessment under section 6, or
- (b) such an application has been made but no maintenance assessment has been made in response to it,
subsection (3) shall have effect with the omission of the word “vary”.
- (1) This subsection applies in any case where the Secretary of State would have jurisdiction to make a maintenance calculation with respect to a qualifying child and a non-resident parent of his on an application duly made (or treated as made) by a person entitled to apply for such a calculation with respect to that child.
- (2) Subsection (1) applies even though the circumstances of the case are such that the Secretary of State would not make a calculation if it were applied for.
- (3) Except as provided in subsection (3A), in any case where subsection (1) applies, no court shall exercise any power which it would otherwise have to make, vary or revive any maintenance order in relation to the child and non-resident parent concerned.
- (3A) Unless a maintenance calculation has been made with respect to the child concerned, subsection (3) does not prevent a court from varying a maintenance order in relation to that child and the non-resident parent concerned—
- (a) if the maintenance order was made on or after the date prescribed for the purposes of section 4(10)(a) or 7(10)(a); or
- (b) where the order was made before then, in any case in which section 4(10) or 7(10) prevents the making of an application for a maintenance calculation with respect to or by that child.
- (4) Subsection (3) does not prevent a court from revoking a maintenance order.
- (5) The Lord Chancellor or in relation to Scotland the Lord Advocate may by order provide that, in such circumstances as may be specified by the order, this section shall not prevent a court from exercising any power which it has to make a maintenance order in relation to a child if—
- (a) a written agreement (whether or not enforceable) provides for the making, or securing, by an absent parenta non-resident parent of the child of periodical payments to or for the benefit of the child; and
- (a) a written agreement (whether or not enforceable) provides for the making, or securing, by a non-resident parent of the child of periodical payments to or for the benefit of the child; and
- (b) the maintenance order which the court makes is, in all material respects, in the same terms as that agreement.
- (6) This section shall not prevent a court from exercising any power which it has to make a maintenance order in relation to a child if—
- (a) a maintenance assessment is in force with respect to the child;
- (b) the amount of the child support maintenance payable in accordance with the assessment was determined by reference to the alternative formula mentioned in paragraph 4(3) of Schedule 1; and
- (c) the court is satisfied that the circumstances of the case make it appropriate for the absent parentnon-resident parent to make or secure the making of periodical payments under a maintenance order in addition to the child support maintenance payable by him in accordance with the maintenance assessment.
- (a) a maintenance calculation is in force with respect to the child;
- (b) the non-resident parent’s net weekly income exceeds the figure referred to in paragraph 10(3) of Schedule 1 (as it has effect from time to time pursuant to regulations made under paragraph 10A(1)(b)); and
- (c) the court is satisfied that the circumstances of the case make it appropriate for the non-resident parent to make or secure the making of periodical payments under a maintenance order in addition to the child support maintenance payable by him in accordance with the maintenance calculation.
- (7) This section shall not prevent a court from exercising any power which it has to make a maintenance order in relation to a child if—
@@ -280,21 +282,21 @@
- (2) Nothing in this Act shall be taken to prevent any person from entering into a maintenance agreement.
- (3) Subject to section 4(10)(a) and section 7(10), the existence of a maintenance agreement shall not prevent any party to the agreement, or any other person, from applying for a maintenance assessment with respect to any child to or for whose benefit periodical payments are to be made or secured under the agreement.
- (4) Where any agreement contains a provision which purports to restrict the right of any person to apply for a maintenance assessment, that provision shall be void.
- (5) Where section 8 would prevent any court from making a maintenance order in relation to a child and an absent parenta non-resident parent of his, no court shall exercise any power that it has to vary any agreement so as—
- (a) to insert a provision requiring that absent parentnon-resident parent to make or secure the making of periodical payments by way of maintenance, or in Scotland aliment, to or for the benefit of that child; or
- (3) Subject to section 4(10)(a) and section 7(10), the existence of a maintenance agreement shall not prevent any party to the agreement, or any other person, from applying for a maintenance calculation with respect to any child to or for whose benefit periodical payments are to be made or secured under the agreement.
- (4) Where any agreement contains a provision which purports to restrict the right of any person to apply for a maintenance calculation, that provision shall be void.
- (5) Where section 8 would prevent any court from making a maintenance order in relation to a child and a non-resident parent of his, no court shall exercise any power that it has to vary any agreement so as—
- (a) to insert a provision requiring that non-resident parent to make or secure the making of periodical payments by way of maintenance, or in Scotland aliment, to or for the benefit of that child; or
- (b) to increase the amount payable under such a provision.
- (6) In any case in which section 4(10) or 7(10) prevents the making of an application for a maintenance assessment, and—
- (a) no application has been made for a maintenance assessment under section 6, or
- (b) such an application has been made but no maintenance assessment has been made in response to it,
- (6) In any case in which section 4(10) or 7(10) prevents the making of an application for a maintenance calculation, and—
- (a) no parent has been treated under section 6(3) as having applied for a maintenance calculation with respect to the child; or
- (b) a parent has been so treated but no maintenance calculation has been made,
subsection (5) shall have effect with the omission of paragraph (b).
@@ -302,13 +304,13 @@
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- (1) Where an order of a kind prescribed for the purposes of this subsection is in force with respect to any qualifying child with respect to whom a maintenance assessment is made, the order—
- (1) Where an order of a kind prescribed for the purposes of this subsection is in force with respect to any qualifying child with respect to whom a maintenance calculation is made, the order—
- (a) shall, so far as it relates to the making or securing of periodical payments, cease to have effect to such extent as may be determined in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State; or
- (b) where the regulations so provide, shall, so far as it so relates, have effect subject to such modifications as may be so determined.
- (2) Where an agreement of a kind prescribed for the purposes of this subsection is in force with respect to any qualifying child with respect to whom a maintenance assessment is made, the agreement—
- (2) Where an agreement of a kind prescribed for the purposes of this subsection is in force with respect to any qualifying child with respect to whom a maintenance calculation is made, the agreement—
- (a) shall, so far as it relates to the making or securing of periodical payments, be unenforceable to such extent as may be determined in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State; or
@@ -316,19 +318,19 @@
- (3) Any regulations under this section may, in particular, make such provision with respect to—
- (a) any case where any person with respect to whom an order or agreement of a kind prescribed for the purposes of subsection (1) or (2) has effect applies to the prescribed court, before the end of the prescribed period, for the order or agreement to be varied in the light of the maintenance assessment and of the provisions of this Act;
- (b) the recovery of any arrears under the order or agreement which fell due before the coming into force of the maintenance assessment,
- (a) any case where any person with respect to whom an order or agreement of a kind prescribed for the purposes of subsection (1) or (2) has effect applies to the prescribed court, before the end of the prescribed period, for the order or agreement to be varied in the light of the maintenance calculation and of the provisions of this Act;
- (b) the recovery of any arrears under the order or agreement which fell due before the coming into force of the maintenance calculation,
as the Secretary of State considers appropriate and may provide that, in prescribed circumstances, an application to any court which is made with respect to an order of a prescribed kind relating to the making or securing of periodical payments to or for the benefit of a child shall be treated by the court as an application for the order to be revoked.
- (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for—
- (a) notification to be given by the Secretary of State to the prescribed person in any case where he considers that the making of a maintenance assessment has affected, or is likely to affect, any order of a kind prescribed for the purposes of this subsection;
- (b) notification to be given by the prescribed person to the Secretary of State in any case where a court makes an order which it considers has affected, or is likely to affect, a maintenance assessment.
- (5) Rules may be made under section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (rules of procedure) requiring any person who, in prescribed circumstances, makes an application to a magistrates’ court for a maintenance order to furnish the court with a statement in a prescribed form, and signed by an officer of the Secretary of State, as to whether or not, at the time when the statement is made, there is a maintenance assessment in force with respect to that person or the child concerned.
- (a) notification to be given by the Secretary of State to the prescribed person in any case where he considers that the making of a maintenance calculation has affected, or is likely to affect, any order of a kind prescribed for the purposes of this subsection;
- (b) notification to be given by the prescribed person to the Secretary of State in any case where a court makes an order which it considers has affected, or is likely to affect, a maintenance calculation.
- (5) Rules may be made under section 144 of the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980 (rules of procedure) requiring any person who, in prescribed circumstances, makes an application to a magistrates’ court for a maintenance order to furnish the court with a statement in a prescribed form, and signed by an officer of the Secretary of State, as to whether or not, at the time when the statement is made, there is a maintenance calculation in force with respect to that person or the child concerned.
In this subsection—
@@ -336,37 +338,41 @@
- “*prescribed*” means prescribed by the rules.
### Maintenance assessments
### Maintenance calculations
#### Maintenance assessments
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- (1) Any application for a maintenance assessment made to the Secretary of State shall be dealt with by him in accordance with the provision made by or under this Act.
- (1A) Where—
- (a) an application for a maintenance assessment is made under section 6, but
- (b) the Secretary of State becomes aware, before determining the application, that the claim mentioned in subsection (1) of that section has been disallowed or withdrawn,
he shall, subject to subsection (1B), treat the application as if it had not been made.
- (1B) If it appears to the Secretary of State that subsection (10) of section 4 would not have prevented the parent with care concerned from making an application for a maintenance assessment under that section he shall—
- (a) notify her of the effect of this subsection, and
- (b) if, before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which notice was sent to her, she asks him to do so, treat the application as having been made not under section 6 but under section 4.
- (1C) Where the application is not preserved under subsection (1B) (and so is treated as not having been made) the Secretary of State shall notify—
- (1) An application for a maintenance calculation made to the Secretary of State shall be dealt with by him in accordance with the provision made by or under this Act.
- (2) The Secretary of State shall (unless he decides not to make a maintenance calculation in response to the application, or makes a decision under section 12) determine the application by making a decision under this section about whether any child support maintenance is payable and, if so, how much.
- (3) Where—
- (a) a parent is treated under section 6(3) as having applied for a maintenance calculation; but
- (b) the Secretary of State becomes aware before determining the application that the parent has ceased to fall within section 6(1),
he shall, subject to subsection (4), cease to treat that parent as having applied for a maintenance calculation.
- (4) If it appears to the Secretary of State that subsection (10) of section 4 would not have prevented the parent with care concerned from making an application for a maintenance calculation under that section he shall—
- (a) notify her of the effect of this subsection; and
- (b) if, before the end of the period of one month beginning with the day on which notice was sent to her, she asks him to do so, treat her as having applied not under section 6 but under section 4.
- (5) Where subsection (3) applies but subsection (4) does not, the Secretary of State shall notify—
- (a) the parent with care concerned; and
- (b) the absent parentnon-resident parent (or alleged absent parentnon-resident parent), where it appears to him that that person is aware of the application.
- (2) The amount of child support maintenance to be fixed by any maintenance assessment shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Part I of Schedule 1.
- (3) Part II of Schedule 1 makes further provision with respect to maintenance assessments.
- (b) the non-resident parent (or alleged non-resident parent), where it appears to him that that person is aware that the parent with care has been treated as having applied for a maintenance calculation.
- (6) The amount of child support maintenance to be fixed by a maintenance calculation shall be determined in accordance with Part I of Schedule 1 unless an application for a variation has been made and agreed.
- (7) If the Secretary of State has agreed to a variation, the amount of child support maintenance to be fixed shall be determined on the basis he determines under section 28F(4).
- (8) Part II of Schedule 1 makes further provision with respect to maintenance calculations.
#### Interim maintenance assessments
@@ -406,7 +412,7 @@
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- (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations requiring any information or evidence needed for the determination of any application under this Act, or any question arising in connection with such an application, or needed in connection with the collection or enforcement of child support or other maintenance under this Act, to be furnished—
- (1) The Secretary of State may make regulations requiring any information or evidence needed for the determination of any application made or treated as made under this Act, or any question arising in connection with such an application (or application treated as made), or needed for the making of any decision or in connection with the imposition of any condition or requirement under this Act, or needed in connection with the collection or enforcement of child support or other maintenance under this Act, to be furnished—
- (a) by such persons as may be determined in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State; and
@@ -490,7 +496,7 @@
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- (1) Any decision of the Secretary of State under section 11, 12 or 17 may be revised by the Secretary of State—
- (1) Any decision to which subsection (1A) applies may be revised by the Secretary of State—
- (a) either within the prescribed period or in prescribed cases or circumstances; and
@@ -498,6 +504,20 @@
and regulations may prescribe the procedure by which a decision of the Secretary of State may be so revised.
- (1A) This subsection applies to—
- (a) a decision of the Secretary of State under section 11, 12 or 17;
- (b) a reduced benefit decision under section 46;
- (c) a decision of an appeal tribunal on a referral under section 28D(1)(b).
- (1B) Where the Secretary of State revises a decision under section 12(1)—
- (a) he may (if appropriate) do so as if he were revising a decision under section 11; and
- (b) if he does that, his decision as revised is to be treated as one under section 11 instead of section 12(1) (and, in particular, is to be so treated for the purposes of an appeal against it under section 20).
- (2) In making a decision under subsection (1), the Secretary of State need not consider any issue that is not raised by the application or, as the case may be, did not cause him to act on his own initiative.
- (3) Subject to subsections (4) and (5) and section 28ZC, a revision under this section shall take effect as from the date on which the original decision took (or was to take) effect.
@@ -516,7 +536,7 @@
- (a) any decision of the Secretary of State under section 11 or 12 or this section, whether as originally made or as revised under section 16;
- (b) any decision of an appeal tribunal under section 20; and
- (b) any decision of an appeal tribunal under section 20; ...
- (c) any reduced benefit decision under section 46;
@@ -726,7 +746,7 @@
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- (1) Where a person who is alleged to be a parent of the child with respect to whom an application for a maintenance assessment has been made (“*the alleged parent*”) denies that he is one of the child’s parents, the Secretary of State shall not make a maintenance assessment on the assumption that the alleged parent is one of the child’s parents unless the case falls within one of those set out in subsection (2).
- (1) Where a person who is alleged to be a parent of the child with respect to whom an application for a maintenance calculation has been made or treated as made (“*the alleged parent*”) denies that he is one of the child’s parents, the Secretary of State shall not make a maintenance calculation on the assumption that the alleged parent is one of the child’s parents unless the case falls within one of those set out in subsection (2).
- (2) The Cases are —
@@ -782,13 +802,13 @@
- (1) Subsection (1A) applies in any case where—
- (a) an application for a maintenance assessment has been made, or a maintenance assessment is in force, with respect to a person (“the alleged parent”) who denies that he is a parent of a child with respect to whom the application or assessment was made; and
- (a) an application for a maintenance calculation has been made or treated as made, or a maintenance calculation is in force, with respect to a person (“the alleged parent”) who denies that he is a parent of a child with respect to whom the application was made or treated as made or the calculation was made; and
- (b) the Secretary of State is not satisfied that the case falls within one of those set out in section 26(2).
- (1A) In any case where this subsection applies, the Secretary of State may bring an action for declarator of parentage under section 7 of the Law Reform (Parent and Child) (Scotland) Act 1986.
- (2) The Secretary of State may defend an action for declarator of non-parentage or illegitimacy brought by a person named as the alleged parent in an application for a maintenance assessment or in a maintenance assessment which is in force.
- (2) The Secretary of State may defend an action for declarator of non-parentage or illegitimacy brought by a person named as the alleged parent in an application for a maintenance calculation or in a maintenance calculation which is in force.
- (3) This section applies to Scotland only.
@@ -798,13 +818,13 @@
##### 29
- (1) The Secretary of State may arrange for the collection of any child support maintenance payable in accordance with a maintenance assessment where—
- (a) the assessment is made by virtue of section 6; or
- (1) The Secretary of State may arrange for the collection of any child support maintenance payable in accordance with a maintenance calculation where—
- (a) the calculation is made by virtue of section 6; or
- (b) an application has been made to the Secretary of State under section 4(2) or 7(3) for him to arrange for its collection.
- (2) Where a maintenance assessment is made under this Act, payments of child support maintenance under the assessment shall be made in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.
- (2) Where a maintenance calculation is made under this Act, payments of child support maintenance under the calculation shall be made in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.
- (3) The regulations may, in particular, make provision—
@@ -822,11 +842,11 @@
- (d) as to the method and timing of the transmission of payments which are made, to or through the Secretary of State or any other person, in accordance with the regulations;
- (e) empowering the Secretary of State to direct any person liable to make payments in accordance with the assessment—
- (e) empowering the Secretary of State to direct any person liable to make payments in accordance with the calculation—
- (i) to make them by standing order or by any other method which requires one person to give his authority for payments to be made from an account of his to an account of another’s on specific dates during the period for which the authority is in force and without the need for any further authority from him;
- (ii) to open an account from which payments under the assessment may be made in accordance with the method of payment which that person is obliged to adopt;
- (ii) to open an account from which payments under the calculation may be made in accordance with the method of payment which that person is obliged to adopt;
- (f) providing for the making of representations with respect to matters with which the regulations are concerned.
@@ -836,15 +856,15 @@
- (1) Where the Secretary of State is arranging for the collection of any payments under section 29 or subsection (2), he may also arrange for the collection of any periodical payments, or secured periodical payments, of a prescribed kind which are payable to or for the benefit of any person who falls within a prescribed category.
- (2) The Secretary of State may arrange for the collection of any periodical payments or secured periodical payments of a prescribed kind which are payable for the benefit of a child even though he is not arranging for the collection of child support maintenance with respect to that child.
- (2) The Secretary of State may, except in prescribed cases, arrange for the collection of any periodical payments, or secured periodical payments, of a prescribed kind which are payable for the benefit of a child even though he is not arranging for the collection of child support maintenance with respect to that child.
- (3) Where—
- (a) the Secretary of State is arranging, under this Act, for the collection of different payments (“*the payments*”) from the same absent parentnon-resident parent;
- (b) an amount is collected by the Secretary of State from the absent parentnon-resident parent which is less than the total amount due in respect of the payments; and
- (c) the absent parentnon-resident parent has not stipulated how that amount is to be allocated by the Secretary of State as between the payments,
- (a) the Secretary of State is arranging, under this Act, for the collection of different payments (“*the payments*”) from the same non-resident parent;
- (b) an amount is collected by the Secretary of State from the non-resident parent which is less than the total amount due in respect of the payments; and
- (c) the non-resident parent has not stipulated how that amount is to be allocated by the Secretary of State as between the payments,
the Secretary of State may allocate that amount as he sees fit.
@@ -862,13 +882,13 @@
- (1) This section applies where any person (“*the liable person*”) is liable to make payments of child support maintenance.
- (2) The Secretary of State may make an order (“*a deduction from earnings order*”) against a liable person to secure the payment of any amount due under the maintenance assessment in question.
- (2) The Secretary of State may make an order (“*a deduction from earnings order*”) against a liable person to secure the payment of any amount due under the maintenance calculation in question.
- (3) A deduction from earnings order may be made so as to secure the payment of—
- (a) arrears of child support maintenance payable under the assessment;
- (b) amounts of child support maintenance which will become due under the assessment; or
- (a) arrears of child support maintenance payable under the calculation;
- (b) amounts of child support maintenance which will become due under the calculation; or
- (c) both such arrears and such future amounts.
@@ -912,7 +932,9 @@
- (b) requiring any deduction from earnings under an order to be made in the prescribed manner;
- (c) requiring an order to specify the amount or amounts to which the order relates and the amount or amounts which are to be deducted from the liable person’s earnings in order to meet his liabilities under the maintenance assessment in question;
- (bb) for the amount or amounts which are to be deducted from the liable person’s earnings not to exceed a prescribed proportion of his earnings (as determined by the employer);
- (c) requiring an order to specify the amount or amounts to which the order relates and the amount or amounts which are to be deducted from the liable person’s earnings in order to meet his liabilities under the maintenance calculation in question;
- (d) requiring the intervals between deductions to be made under an order to be specified in the order;
@@ -954,7 +976,7 @@
- (5) The regulations may include a provision that a liable person may appeal to a magistrates’ court (or in Scotland to the sheriff) if he is aggrieved by the making of a deduction from earnings order against him, or by the terms of any such order, or there is a dispute as to whether payments constitute earnings or as to any other prescribed matter relating to the order.
- (6) On an appeal under subsection (5) the court or (as the case may be) the sheriff shall not question the maintenance assessment by reference to which the deduction from earnings order was made.
- (6) On an appeal under subsection (5) the court or (as the case may be) the sheriff shall not question the maintenance calculation by reference to which the deduction from earnings order was made.
- (7) Regulations made by virtue of subsection (5) may include provision as to the powers of a magistrates’ court, or in Scotland of the sheriff, in relation to an appeal (which may include provision as to the quashing of a deduction from earnings order or the variation of the terms of such an order).
@@ -978,13 +1000,13 @@
- (i) it is inappropriate to make a deduction from earnings order against him (because, for example, he is not employed); or
- (ii) although such an order has been made against him, it has proved ineffective as a means of securing that payments are made in accordance with the maintenance assessment in question.
- (ii) although such an order has been made against him, it has proved ineffective as a means of securing that payments are made in accordance with the maintenance calculation in question.
- (2) The Secretary of State may apply to a magistrates’ court or, in Scotland, to the sheriff for an order (“*a liability order*”) against the liable person.
- (3) Where the Secretary of State applies for a liability order, the magistrates’ court or (as the case may be) sheriff shall make the order if satisfied that the payments in question have become payable by the liable person and have not been paid.
- (4) On an application under subsection (2), the court or (as the case may be) the sheriff shall not question the maintenance assessment under which the payments of child support maintenance fell to be made.
- (4) On an application under subsection (2), the court or (as the case may be) the sheriff shall not question the maintenance calculation under which the payments of child support maintenance fell to be made.
- (5) If the Secretary of State designates a liability order for the purposes of this subsection it shall be treated as a judgment entered in a county court for the purposes of section 73 of the County Courts Act 1984 (register of judgments and orders).
@@ -1172,13 +1194,13 @@
- (1) This section applies where—
- (a) the Secretary of State is authorised under section 4, 6 or 7 to recover child support maintenance payable by an absent parenta non-resident parent in accordance with a maintenance assessment; and
- (b) the absent parentnon-resident parent has failed to make one or more payments of child support maintenance due from him in accordance with that assessment.
- (2) Where the Secretary of State recovers any such arrears he may, in such circumstances as may be prescribed and to such extent as may be prescribed, retain them if he is satisfied that the amount of any benefit paid to or in respect of the person with care of the child or children in question would have been less had the absent parentnon-resident parent made the payment or payments of child support maintenance in question.
- (2A) In determining for the purposes of subsection (2) whether the amount of any benefit paid would have been less at any time than the amount which was paid at that time, in a case where the maintenance assessment had effect from a date earlier than that on which it was made, the assessment shall be taken to have been in force at that time.
- (a) the Secretary of State is authorised under section 4, 6 or 7 to recover child support maintenance payable by a non-resident parent in accordance with a maintenance calculation; and
- (b) the non-resident parent has failed to make one or more payments of child support maintenance due from him in accordance with that calculation.
- (2) Where the Secretary of State recovers any such arrears he may, in such circumstances as may be prescribed and to such extent as may be prescribed, retain them if he is satisfied that the amount of any benefit paid to or in respect of the person with care of the child or children in question would have been less had the non-resident parent made the payment or payments of child support maintenance in question.
- (2A) In determining for the purposes of subsection (2) whether the amount of any benefit paid would have been less at any time than the amount which was paid at that time, in a case where the maintenance calculation had effect from a date earlier than that on which it was made, the calculation shall be taken to have been in force at that time.
- (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
@@ -1198,15 +1220,15 @@
- (2) Those regulations may, for example, provide for the following to be special cases—
- (a) each parent of a child is an absent parenta non-resident parent in relation to the child;
- (a) each parent of a child is a non-resident parent in relation to the child;
- (b) there is more than one person who is a person with care in relation to the same child;
- (c) there is more than one qualifying child in relation to the same absent parentnon-resident parent but the person who is the person with care in relation to one of those children is not the person who is the person with care in relation to all of them;
- (d) a person is an absent parenta non-resident parent in relation to more than one child and the other parent of each of those children is not the same person;
- (e) the person with care has care of more than one qualifying child and there is more than one absent parentnon-resident parent in relation to those children;
- (c) there is more than one qualifying child in relation to the same non-resident parent but the person who is the person with care in relation to one of those children is not the person who is the person with care in relation to all of them;
- (d) a person is a non-resident parent in relation to more than one child and the other parent of each of those children is not the same person;
- (e) the person with care has care of more than one qualifying child and there is more than one non-resident parent in relation to those children;
- (f) a qualifying child has his home in two or more separate households.
@@ -1240,11 +1262,11 @@
##### 44
- (1) The Secretary of State shall have jurisdiction to make a maintenance assessment with respect to a person who is—
- (1) The Secretary of State shall have jurisdiction to make a maintenance calculation with respect to a person who is—
- (a) a person with care;
- (b) an absent parenta non-resident parent; or
- (b) a non-resident parent; or
- (c) a qualifying child,
@@ -1262,13 +1284,7 @@
- (d) employed by a body of a prescribed description.
- (3) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for the cancellation of any maintenance assessment where—
- (a) the person with care, absent parentnon-resident parent or qualifying child with respect to whom it was made ceases to be habitually resident in the United Kingdom;
- (b) in a case falling within subsection (2), the absent parentnon-resident parent or qualifying child with respect to whom it was made ceases to be habitually resident in the United Kingdom; or
- (c) in such circumstances as may be prescribed, a maintenance order of a prescribed kind is made with respect to any qualifying child with respect to whom the maintenance assessment was made.
- (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
#### Jurisdiction of courts in certain proceedings under this Act
@@ -1380,9 +1396,9 @@
##### 47
- (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for the payment, by the absent parentnon-resident parent or the person with care (or by both), of such fees as may be prescribed in cases where the Secretary of State takes any action under section 4 or 6.
- (2) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for the payment, by the absent parentnon-resident parent, the person with care or the child concerned (or by any or all of them), of such fees as may be prescribed in cases where the Secretary of State takes any action under section 7.
- (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for the payment, by the non-resident parent or the person with care (or by both), of such fees as may be prescribed in cases where the Secretary of State takes any action under section 4 or 6.
- (2) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for the payment, by the non-resident parent, the person with care or the child concerned (or by any or all of them), of such fees as may be prescribed in cases where the Secretary of State takes any action under section 7.
- (3) Regulations made under this section—
@@ -1508,21 +1524,21 @@
- (a) as to the procedure to be followed with respect to—
- (i) the making of applications for maintenance assessments;
- (ii) the making, cancellation or refusal to make maintenance assessments;
- (i) the making of applications for maintenance calculations;
- (ii) the making of decisions under section 11;
- (iii) the making of decisions under section 16 or 17;
- (b) extending the categories of case to which Schedule 4C applies;
- (c) as to the date on which an application for a maintenance assessment is to be treated as having been made;
- (d) for attributing payments made under maintenance assessments to the payment of arrears;
- (e) for the adjustment, for the purpose of taking account of the retrospective effect of a maintenance assessment, of amounts payable under the assessment;
- (f) for the adjustment, for the purpose of taking account of over-payments or under-payments of child support maintenance, of amounts payable under a maintenance assessment;
- (b) extending the categories of case to which section 16, 17 or 20 applies;
- (c) as to the date on which an application for a maintenance calculation is to be treated as having been made;
- (d) for attributing payments made under maintenance calculations to the payment of arrears;
- (e) for the adjustment, for the purpose of taking account of the retrospective effect of a maintenance calculation, of amounts payable under the calculation;
- (f) for the adjustment, for the purpose of taking account of over-payments or under-payments of child support maintenance, of amounts payable under a maintenance calculation;
- (g) as to the evidence which is to be required in connection with such matters as may be prescribed;
@@ -1580,15 +1596,15 @@
In this Act—
- “*absent parentnon-resident parent*”, has the meaning given in section 3(2);
- “*non-resident parent*”, has the meaning given in section 3(2);
- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- “appeal tribunal” means an appeal tribunal constituted under Chapter I of Part I of the Social Security Act 1998;
- “*application for a departure direction*” means an application under section 28A;
- “*assessable income*” has the meaning given in paragraph 5 of Schedule 1;
- “*application for a variation*” means an application under section 28A or 28G;
- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- “*benefit Acts*” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 and the Social Security Administration Act 1992;
@@ -1604,11 +1620,13 @@
- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- “*current assessment*”, in relation to an application for a departure direction, means (subject to any regulations made under paragraph 10 of Schedule 4A) the maintenance assessment with respect to which the application is made;
- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- “*deduction from earnings order*” has the meaning given in section 31(2);
- “*departure direction*” has the meaning given in section 28A;
- “*default maintenance decision*” has the meaning given in section 12;
- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- “*disability living allowance*” has the same meaning as in the benefit Acts;
@@ -1620,17 +1638,17 @@
- “*income support*” has the same meaning as in the benefit Acts;
- “*interim maintenance assessment*” has the meaning given in section 12;
- “*interim maintenance decision*” has the meaning given in section 12;
- “*liability order*” has the meaning given in section 33(2);
- “*maintenance agreement*” has the meaning given in section 9(1);
- “*maintenance assessment*” means an assessment of maintenance made under this Act and, except in prescribed circumstances, includes an interim maintenance assessment;
- “*maintenance calculation*” means a calculation of maintenance made under this Act and, except in prescribed circumstances, includes a default maintenance decision and an interim maintenance decision;
- “*maintenance order*” has the meaning given in section 8(11);
- “*maintenance requirement*” means the amount calculated in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 1;
- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- “*parent*”, in relation to any child, means any person who is in law the mother or father of the child;
@@ -1646,6 +1664,8 @@
- “*qualifying child*” has the meaning given in section 3(1);
- “*voluntary payment*” has the meaning given in section 28J.
#### Meaning of “child”
##### 55
@@ -1742,13 +1762,13 @@
- (6) Any provision made by virtue of subsection (4) may, in particular, include provision for—
- (a) the enforcement of a maintenance assessment (including the collection of sums payable under the assessment) as if the assessment were a court order of a prescribed kind;
- (b) the registration of maintenance assessments with the appropriate court in connection with any provision of a kind mentioned in paragraph (a);
- (c) the variation, on application made to a court, of the provisions of a maintenance assessment relating to the method of making payments fixed by the assessment or the intervals at which such payments are to be made;
- (d) a maintenance assessment, or an order of a prescribed kind relating to one or more children, to be deemed, in prescribed circumstances, to have been validly made for all purposes or for such purposes as may be prescribed.
- (a) the enforcement of a maintenance calculation (including the collection of sums payable under the calculation) as if the calculation were a court order of a prescribed kind;
- (b) the registration of maintenance calculations with the appropriate court in connection with any provision of a kind mentioned in paragraph (a);
- (c) the variation, on application made to a court, of the provisions of a maintenance calculation relating to the method of making payments fixed by the calculation or the intervals at which such payments are to be made;
- (d) a maintenance calculation, or an order of a prescribed kind relating to one or more children, to be deemed, in prescribed circumstances, to have been validly made for all purposes or for such purposes as may be prescribed.
In paragraph (c) “*court*” includes a single justice.
@@ -1756,9 +1776,9 @@
- (8) This Act shall, in its application to the Isles of Scilly, have effect subject to such exceptions, adaptations and modifications as the Secretary of State may by order prescribe.
- (9) Sections 27, 35 and 48 and paragraph 7 of Schedule 5 do not extend to Scotland.
- (10) Sections 7, 28 and 49 extend only to Scotland.
- (9) Sections 27, 35, 40 and 48 and paragraph 7 of Schedule 5 do not extend to Scotland.
- (10) Sections 7, 28, 40A and 49 extend only to Scotland.
- (11) With the exception of sections 23 and 56(1), subsections (1) to (3) of this section and Schedules 2 and 4, and (in so far as it amends any enactment extending to Northern Ireland) Schedule 5, this Act does not extend to Northern Ireland.
@@ -1919,97 +1939,85 @@
- (3) Any amount of net weekly income (calculated as above) over £2,000 is to be ignored for the purposes of this Schedule.
## Part II — General Provisions About Maintenance Assessments
### Effective date of assessment
## Part II — General Provisions About Maintenance Calculations
### Effective date of calculation
##### 11
- (1) A maintenance assessment shall take effect on such date as may be determined in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.
- (2) That date may be earlier than the date on which the assessment is made.
### Form of assessment
- (1) A maintenance calculation shall take effect on such date as may be determined in accordance with regulations made by the Secretary of State.
- (2) That date may be earlier than the date on which the calculation is made.
### Form of calculation
##### 12
Every maintenance assessment shall be made in such form and contain such information as the Secretary of State may direct.
Every maintenance calculation shall be made in such form and contain such information as the Secretary of State may direct.
### Assessments where amount of child support is nil
##### 13
The Secretary of State shall not decline to make a maintenance assessment only on the ground that the amount of the assessment is nil.
### Consolidated applications and assessments
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
### Consolidated applications and calculations
##### 14
The Secretary of State may by regulations provide—
- (a) for two or more applications for maintenance assessments to be treated, in prescribed circumstances, as a single application; and
- (b) for the replacement, in prescribed circumstances, of a maintenance assessment made on the application of one person by a later maintenance assessment made on the application of that or any other person.
### Separate assessments for different periods
- (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations provide—
- (a) for two or more applications for maintenance calculations to be treated, in prescribed circumstances, as a single application; and
- (b) for the replacement, in prescribed circumstances, of a maintenance calculation made on the application of one person by a later maintenance calculation made on the application of that or any other person.
- (2) In sub-paragraph (1), the references (however expressed) to applications for maintenance calculations include references to applications treated as made.
### Separate calculations for different periods
##### 15
Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that the circumstances of a case require different amounts of child support maintenance to be assessed in respect of different periods, he may make separate maintenance assessments each expressed to have effect in relation to a different specified period.
### Termination of assessments
Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that the circumstances of a case require different amounts of child support maintenance to be assessed in respect of different periods, he may make separate maintenance calculations each expressed to have effect in relation to a different specified period.
### Termination of calculations
##### 16
- (1) A maintenance assessment shall cease to have effect—
- (a) on the death of the absent parent non-resident parent, or of the person with care, with respect to whom it was made;
- (1) A maintenance calculation shall cease to have effect—
- (a) on the death of the non-resident parent, or of the person with care, with respect to whom it was made;
- (b) on there no longer being any qualifying child with respect to whom it would have effect;
- (c) on the absent parentnon-resident parent with respect to whom it was made ceasing to be a parent of—
- (c) on the non-resident parent with respect to whom it was made ceasing to be a parent of—
- (i) the qualifying child with respect to whom it was made; or
- (ii) where it was made with respect to more than one qualifying child, all of the qualifying children with respect to whom it was made;
- (d) where the absent parentnon-resident parent and the person with care with respect to whom it was made have been living together for a continuous period of six months;
- (e) where a new maintenance assessment is made with respect to any qualifying child with respect to whom the assessment in question was in force immediately before the making of the new assessment.
- (2) A maintenance assessment made in response to an application under section 4 or 7 shall be cancelled by the Secretary of State if the person on whose application the assessment was made asks him to do so.
- (3) A maintenance assessment made in response to an application under section 6 shall be cancelled by the Secretary of State if—
- (a) the person on whose application the assessment was made (“*the applicant*”) asks him to do so; and
- (b) he is satisfied that the applicant has ceased to fall within subsection (1) of that section.
- (4) Where the Secretary of State is satisfied that the person with care with respect to whom a maintenance assessment was made has ceased to be a person with care in relation to the qualifying child, or any of the qualifying children, with respect to whom the assessment was made, he may cancel the assessment with effect from the date on which, in his opinion, the change of circumstances took place.
- (4A) A maintenance assessment may be cancelled by the Secretary of State if he is proposing to make a decision under section 16 or 17 and it appears to him—
- (a) that the person with care with respect to whom the maintenance assessment in question was made has failed to provide him with sufficient information to enable him to make the decision; and
- (b) where the maintenance assessment in question was made in response to an application under section 6, that the person with care with respect to whom the assessment was made has ceased to fall within subsection (1) of that section.
- (5) Where—
- (a) at any time a maintenance assessment is in force but the Secretary of State would no longer have jurisdiction to make it if it were to be applied for at that time; and
- (b) the assessment has not been cancelled, or has not ceased to have effect, under or by virtue of any other provision made by or under this Act,
it shall be taken to have continuing effect unless cancelled by the Secretary of State in accordance with such prescribed provision (including provision as to the effective date of cancellation) as the Secretary of State considers it appropriate to make.
- (6) Where both the absent parentnon-resident parent and the person with care with respect to whom a maintenance assessment was made request the Secretary of State to cancel the assessment, he may do so if he is satisfied that they are living together.
- (7) Any cancellation of a maintenance assessment under sub-paragraph (4A), (5) or (6) shall have effect from such date as may be determined by the Secretary of State.
- (8) Where the Secretary of State cancels a maintenance assessment, he shall immediately notify the absent parentnon-resident parent and person with care, so far as that is reasonably practicable.
- (9) Any notice under sub-paragraph (8) shall specify the date with effect from which the cancellation took effect.
- (10) A person with care with respect to whom a maintenance assessment is in force shall provide the Secretary of State with such information, in such circumstances, as may be prescribed, with a view to assisting the Secretary of State ... in determining whether the assessment has ceased to have effect, or should be cancelled.
- (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (4A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- (10) A person with care with respect to whom a maintenance calculation is in force shall provide the Secretary of State with such information, in such circumstances, as may be prescribed, with a view to assisting the Secretary of State ... in determining whether the calculation has ceased to have effect ...
- (11) The Secretary of State may by regulations make such supplemental, incidental or transitional provision as he thinks necessary or expedient in consequence of the provisions of this paragraph.
@@ -2021,9 +2029,9 @@
- (1) This paragraph applies where the Secretary of State or the Department of Health and Social Services for Northern Ireland requires information for the purpose of tracing—
- (a) the current address of an absent parenta non-resident parent ; or
- (b) the current employer of an absent parenta non-resident parent.
- (a) the current address of a non-resident parent; or
- (b) the current employer of a non-resident parent.
- (2) In such a case, no obligation as to secrecy imposed by statute or otherwise on a person employed in relation to the Inland Revenue shall prevent any information obtained or held in connection with the assessment or collection of income tax from being disclosed to —
@@ -2278,7 +2286,7 @@
##### 7
In section 281(5)(b) of the Insolvency Act 1986 (effect of discharge of bankrupt), after “family proceedings” there shall be inserted “ or under a maintenance assessment made under the Child Support Act 1991 ”.
In section 281(5)(b) of the Insolvency Act 1986 (effect of discharge of bankrupt), after “family proceedings” there shall be inserted “ or under a maintenance calculation made under the Child Support Act 1991 ”.
### The Debtors (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 18)
@@ -2308,7 +2316,7 @@
- (c) after subsection (4) there shall be inserted—
> (4A) A deduction from earnings order under the said Act shall not be competent after the date of sequestration to secure the payment of any amount due by the debtor under a maintenance assessment within the meaning of that Act in respect of which a claim could be made in the sequestration.
> (4A) A deduction from earnings order under the said Act shall not be competent after the date of sequestration to secure the payment of any amount due by the debtor under a maintenance calculation within the meaning of that Act in respect of which a claim could be made in the sequestration.
.
@@ -2334,11 +2342,11 @@
- (b) at the end there shall be inserted
> or
> (j) a maintenance assessment within the meaning of the Child Support Act 1991.
> (j) a maintenance calculation within the meaning of the Child Support Act 1991.
.
#### The duty to maintain.
#### Welfare of children: the general principle.
### The Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1971 (c.62)
@@ -2408,8 +2416,6 @@
[^c21358711]: [1980 c. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1980/43).
[^c21358721]: S. 11 wholly in force; s. 11 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 58(2); s. 11 in force in respect of specified provisions of Sch. 1 at 17.6.1992 by [S.I. 1992/1431](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1431), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1431/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1431/schedule); s. 11 in force in so far as not already in force at 5.4.1993 by [S.I. 1992/2644](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2644), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2644/article/2)
[^c21358741]: S. 14 wholly in force; s. 14 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 58(2); s. 14(1)(3) wholly in force and s. 14(4) in force so far as it relates to Sch. 2 para. 2(4) at 17.6.1992 by [S.I. 1992/1431](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1431), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1431/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1431/schedule); s. 14 in force in so far as not already in force at 5.4.1993 by [S.I. 1992/2644](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2644), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2644/article/2)
[^c21358751]: S. 15 amended (5.4.1993) by [The Child Support (Northern Ireland Reciprocal Arrangements) Regulations 1993 (S.I. 1993/584)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/584), [reg. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/584/regulation/2/2), [Sch. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/584/schedule/2)
@@ -2522,421 +2528,515 @@
[^c21359941]: [1990 c. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/41).
[^c21359981]: [Sch. 5 para. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/5/paragraph/1) repealed (1.10.1992) by [Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/53), [s. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/53/section/18/2), [19(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/53/section/19/2), [Sch. 4 Pt.I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/53/schedule/4/part/I)
[^c21359981]: Sch. 5 para. 1 repealed (1.10.1992) by [Tribunals and Inquiries Act 1992 (c. 53)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/53), [s. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/53/section/18/2), [19(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/53/section/19/2), [Sch. 4 Pt.I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1992/53/schedule/4/part/I)
[^key-003c8ba1183ea8c9288b2c7f3ee88b77]: Words in s. 27A(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/d)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 8 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/8/paragraph/14) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2001/774](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774/article/2)
[^key-00ffbd53d7c668105cf5763662d50046]: Sch. 4 para. 6(2) substituted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/4); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-010e8df10c97f3474e5a8c9b5e45be3f]: Words in s. 26(2) inserted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 15(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/15/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-0183ceef73a7551a7f4573518c5f4307]: S. 30(2) substituted (3.3.2003) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(15)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/15) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/7)
[^key-01ad932c059c87cc6c03b77749c14035]: S. 8(6)(b) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(5)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/5/d) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-02082c987d39ea1a80596e7f0a570229]: Words in s. 4(9) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/3/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-02683eb8ff780f589a456168254e4209]: S. 14A Inserted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/13), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1)
[^key-02bf5e6bce15dae6fdf6f33aa599646f]: [S. 28G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/28G) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 1.1.2001 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/7), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1), 2; S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-02e48ccc4270d34553bbb5d9560838eb]: Words in s. 27A(1)(b) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(9)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/9/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-0372f1a48634087fa6094ff7a578f4ec]: Words in s. 28(1)(a) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(10)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/10/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-069dcf161e2ad77830f8878325005aba]: S. 8(3A) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(5)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/5/c) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-073b6b3097c922823dfda92777e8e39d]: Words in s. 24(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/1); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 2(g)(iii)
[^key-0740ed04c704ecc69af9f94f8b9b0796]: S. 24(1A) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)
[^key-09830a52a3c3082adaa96b07a2246904]: S. 45: transfer of functions (19.5.1999) by [The Transfer of Functions (Lord Advocate and Secretary of State) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/678)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/1), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/schedule)
[^key-09a4340d6dcf364342a19fdc58878fa6]: S. 28D(1) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/3/a), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-0a4ed12e823c2f7b1b1e5df20db4b2e0]: Sch. 4A modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/8/1)
[^key-0a6de93b9c998553766eb5291e09ba84]: S. 17(1)(c)-(e) substituted for s. 17(1)(c) (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 9(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/9/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1; [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-0b4985c7fa62fbbfc1d125eebe3fdb8c]: Sch. 1 para. 13 repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(22)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/22/a), [Sch. 9 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-0b84fec00bc12f2000a1d114af6a3345]: [S. 28J](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/28J) and cross-heading inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 20(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/20/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 5
[^key-0b966792795620a4b2e05ca9b0415ffb]: Words in s. 2 repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/18), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii/g/iii)
[^key-0f20499e31d4b4dcf66ded9c75df0cb9]: Words in s. 28ZC(3) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(13)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/13/d) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-12bf9a969f259023e9fddfb5c4022c4d]: S. 22(3) functions treated as exercisable in Scotland (30.6.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Functions Exercisable in or as Regards Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1748)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/schedule/1/paragraph/12)
[^key-12ce82e5ec2d5d28cd04e8275313be48]: S. 28H repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/14), [Sch. 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-13b46c6d8b305f98ba95b2e4301c9d52]: Sch. 4 para. 1(2) repealed (31.3.1995) by [Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8), [s. 31(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/section/31/2), [Sch. 6 para. 23(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/6/paragraph/23/2/b), [Sch. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/9) (with [Sch. 7 paras. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2), [3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/4)); [S.I. 1995/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631/article/2)
[^key-141b68cf1ad1e14129130fa762cff607]: Words in s. 25(4) substituted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/8/2); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-14cf79683a32e323ef3f97f5ceb461ca]: Words in s. 28(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/33); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-1574537440dc57edb91d2b31e26b26fb]: S. 40(12) substituted for s. 40(12)-(14) (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 2.4.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/17/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2)
[^key-15b89183b0f1ce73b1839d0c848d901e]: [S. 41(3)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/41/3) repealed (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 18(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/18/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-15c3545a791baf5e67939a6d1ab1dbf8]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 4(1) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 19(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/19/3); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-168b72a0f72e8eea130dad1cffe6b9da]: Words in s. 22(4)(a) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/29); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-16ffccda16f06ffcb4a8ba1ff5e0a26b]: Words in [Sch. 2 para. 1A(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/2/paragraph/1A/5) added (N.I.) (1.12.1999) by [The Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147), [arts. 1(4)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/1/4/e), [71(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/71/3)
[^key-174d50224aa3d042d55bbad4b47158a9]: Words in s. 28ZC(6) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(13)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/13/e) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-1a7f8173b7a30a580ac93dc4725791f4]: Sch. 4 para. 2A: transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-1a8a744d49031aa81ca07f90bd3d1f6f]: Sch. 4 para. 7 functions treated as exercisable in Scotland (30.6.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Functions Exercisable in or as Regards Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1748)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/schedule/1/paragraph/12)
[^key-1d8b9c5df1cbce7ab81b57c3e7110e96]: Words in s. 47(3)(b) substituted (5.10.1999) by [Tax Credits Act 1999 (c. 10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10), [s. 20(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/section/20/2), [Sch. 1 paras. 1(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/schedule/1/paragraph/1/a), [6(f)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/schedule/1/paragraph/6/f/i)
[^key-1e29912720ae53adbf65033183657b0a]: Ss. 28ZC, 28ZD and cross-heading inserted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/44), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/d)
[^key-2078d1418bf09b3277bc3975c9f7a9cb]: Word in s. 14(3) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 27(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/27/b); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-21cd60651431ac76e8617f6bc5123fd7]: Words in s. 48(1) substituted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/14); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-22b33d6b1e191bd80aa05d347831842a]: S. 3(3)(b) modified (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [The Child Support (Maintenance Calculations and Special Cases) Regulations 2000 2001 (S.I. 2001/155)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155), [regs. 1(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155/regulation/1/4), [13(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155/regulation/13/2); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-240f937d41135bb12a9af27ee7eeaebd]: Words in s. 14(3) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 27(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/27/b), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii/g/iii)
[^key-246692363aacdc64072db1bcddcd7321]: Words in s. 28D(2)(3) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/3/b), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-268f9048d1202fd0e5a775a57be5fceb]: Sch. 1 para. 14 renumbered as Sch. 1 para. 14(1) (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(22)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/22/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-28e5186912ff15b8d6a199cad8113565]: Words in [s. 47(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/47/3) inserted (7.10.1996) by [Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18), [s. 41(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18/section/41/2), [Sch. 2 para. 20(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18/schedule/2/paragraph/20/5); [S.I. 1996/2208](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2208), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2208/article/2/b)
[^key-2922deea82ba2afc4e6931529c5e4e82]: S. 20 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/10), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-29365e5d4c83197df79bfb181207ede2]: [S. 41B](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/41B) inserted (4.9.1995 for specified purposes, 1.10.1995 for specified purposes) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/23), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1), 2
[^key-29babb262ce7107fa0f79b88fdb962bd]: Sch. 1 para. 16(1)(d)(e) repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(22)(c)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/22/c/i), [Sch. 9 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-2a6a82311c1848c4734c374f51d12749]: Sch. 4 para. 8(bb) inserted (18.12.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/18/2); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/schedule/part/1)
[^key-2bf97fcfdb8ece190f814b03de755c1a]: Sch. 1 para. 14(2) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(22)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/22/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-2d09996354b18eb37c279eca6ee94c2f]: Words in [s. 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/54) repealed (1.11.1996) by [Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 36)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36), [s. 105(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/section/105/1/b), [Sch. 4 para. 52(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/4/paragraph/52/4/b), [Sch. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/5); [S.I. 1996/2203](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203), [art. 3(3), Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/schedule) (with arts. 4-7)
[^key-3169df508da7684c37243a907c503791]: Ss. 46A, 46B inserted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/44); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-3265c3786e5f0651c346b16239a73777]: Words in s. 10(4) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 23(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/23/1/a); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-3319012892b910534c316bc241a47a97]: Sch. 4C repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/e)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-34120fd7c025e5e1b9f7c90dd4a5e2d6]: S. 46B(3) repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/e)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-35e8012966ac28e7c304fad077a8f4da]: Words in s. 28ZC(1)(b)(ii) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(13)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/13/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-370d32932ab4d722a41c056a5e1362f9]: Words in s. 54 inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(20)(f)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/20/f) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-3921071d05866f346d18a5454999ec8e]: Words in s. 54 repealed (1.6.1999 for specified purposes, 29.11.1999 for specified purposes) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 47(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/47/b), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iv); [S.I. 1999/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3178), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3178/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3178/schedule/1) (with [arts. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3178/article/2/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3178/article/4))
[^key-3938892b8b76f309b43d7140594f8725]: S. 9(5)(b) restricted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/9), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-3baecf1546ec4339745e996b0d97d3bd]: S. 16 applied by [The Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/991)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/991), [reg. 3A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3186/regulation/3A) (as inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [S.I. 2000/3185](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3185), [regs. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3185/regulation/1), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3185/regulation/5); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), art. 3(1), Sch.)
[^key-3cc8e7e3d594b3376625f2f1fa5e0f3f]: Words in [s. 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/54) inserted (7.10.1996) by [Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18), [s. 41(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18/section/41/2), [Sch. 2 para. 20(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18/schedule/2/paragraph/20/6); [S.I. 1996/2208](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2208), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2208/article/2/b)
[^key-3dd57395ac5a511ee6e060e062489df0]: Words in s. 9(3) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/4), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-3e33e3481123fc72dbab5c8d3e797360]: S. 28ZA(1)(b) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(11)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/11/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-3e4900baa3b592cf52b85ec5b873ae06]: S. 56(2)-(4) repealed (2.12.1999) by [Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47), [ss. 87(8)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/87/8/c), [101(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/101/3), [Sch. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/15) (with [s. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/95), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/14)); [S.I. 1999/3209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209), art. 2, Sch.
[^key-3eb375e2f218367c367a2ae75c97a9c2]: Words in s. 26(2) inserted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 15(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/15/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-3ecc4f89f831f77bf1f1137383b2b66d]: Words in s. 28ZB(4) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(12)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/12/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-3eccb74eae34f08a1ca80e6d8975a8c2]: Words in s. 16(1) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/8/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-40b7c46a3de6bf036fd0b974b6b8fc4f]: Words in s. 24(3) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/3/a); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 2(g)(iii)
[^key-42501bae3ecfe276187a205b63609595]: Words in s. 50(5)(c) inserted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/45); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-4422d57ecddc96ef183268c1da0b0c10]: S. 11 substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/1/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-44752b24a38df1d036a74595bf04089a]: S. 4(10)(aa) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/2/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-45583f00990a5eaf03eab30454d4aaff]: Words in s. 24(6) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/6/a); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-471f45cacd3e514b368de8fa02fe17ad]: Words in s. 26(2) inserted (4.11.1996) by [The Children (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/756)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/1/2), [13(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/13/b) (with [art. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/16)); [S.R. 1996/297](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/297), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/297/article/3)
[^key-4738feb9e3069d5424dedfddbdb7e44c]: Words in s. 5(1) repealed (1.11.1996) by [Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 36)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36), [s. 105(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/section/105/1/b), [Sch. 4 para. 52(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/4/paragraph/52/3), [Sch. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/5); [S.I. 1996/2203](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203), [art. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/article/3/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/schedule) (with [arts. 4-7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/article/4))
[^key-47b3f714323bf408a6d70e535aef1c96]: S. 20 substituted for ss. 20–21 (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/42), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/d)
[^key-47c249b9e53d2716910c5ec445a6ecde]: Words in s. 28D(1)(3) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/36); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-485dc06a7a523b0448d6f9bba33653c3]: Words in Act substituted (31.1.2001 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/2) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/b); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-49fae5f141c0237d5b8bb7c2dc669840]: S. 24: transfer of functions (19.5.1999) by [The Transfer of Functions (Lord Advocate and Secretary of State) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/678)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/1), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/schedule)
[^key-4cbdfdc917015a31b2c075a1ef91d78d]: Word in Act substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 1(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/1/2/b), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-4d9bd7d889269105dd40515f4757af0c]: Words in s. 28(2) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 20(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/20/7), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-4e5f48bdf6e91479e809b5eeb28f7235]: S. 24(3)(c)(d) substituted for s. 24(3)(c) (2.12.1996) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 7(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/7/3); [S.I. 1996/2630](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 2
[^key-4f3400b75e5c22d2088f4cfb0c3a2bdb]: S. 22(3): transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-503db0b1170e0bbb64221bc5b4f64a3b]: S. 9(6)(a)(b) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/6) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-518e25d2ee7fa8c308978c9812217010]: Words in s. 44(1) inserted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 22(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/22/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-51a76885226617907fedeed1d96bae7b]: Act: definition of "maintenance assessment" extended (7.10.1996) by The Jobseeker’s [Allowance Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/207)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/207), [reg. 125](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/207/regulation/125)
[^key-52bd2643c22b419a03039053587dd3ca]: Words in s. 45(6) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 42(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/42/2); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-5483f0a349db59e07fa6f12d921c8ec2]: S. 4(10): power to exclude conferred (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/7), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-554df8ef61c526bbfd034767ee31fd3e]: Word in s. 58(9) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(21)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/21/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-5606ab2fe91ff38c49022080d942298a]: S. 7(10) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/2), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-56adb9844aa4e5e578b9208867de433d]: S. 33(6) inserted (1.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/17) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2/3)
[^key-587a30f9bd649bc26a16fbd997722f4c]: S. 28E modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/6/2)
[^key-5aba6f291d24f871dbb421dcc8139e36]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 7 substituted (18.12.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/17/2), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-5c7a82f73c4ed102e7e651dc46ddb16c]: S. 16 substituted (16.11.1998 for specified purposes, 7.12.1998 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/40), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1998/2780](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2780), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2780/article/2) (with art. 3) (as amended (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2001/1252, art. 2(1)(d)(iii))
[^key-5c8ac9350921f8c53aa9a4003ba89736]: Word in s. 58(10) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(21)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/21/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-5d237004b044daf040df14a427165718]: S. 13 repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/26), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2) (and see [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 1(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/1/c))
[^key-5e00bb4d3d3f5aee1d3ea0bbd57c9b6f]: Act applied (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/27); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-5e5a03219360571dd592cedbf7883300]: Words in s. 24(3) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/3/c); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 2(g)(iii)
[^key-5e872afe6147f7dc91fc5883aeab96d0]: Sch. 4 para. 2A and cross-heading inserted (18.12.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 18(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/18/1); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/schedule/part/1)
[^key-61e67a6041a0311fea63705fe7371d43]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/1/b); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-629e736ee6297b55f20b0cea3b3ff4ba]: Words in s. 54 substituted (5.10.1999) by [Tax Credits Act 1999 (c. 10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10), [s. 20(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/section/20/2), [Sch. 1 paras. 1(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/schedule/1/paragraph/1/a), [6(f)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/schedule/1/paragraph/6/f/ii)
[^key-62d2a19ab7438f2fea86783bef70d62c]: Words in [Sch. 2 para. 1A(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/2/paragraph/1A/4) added (N.I.) (1.12.1999) by [The Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147), [arts. 1(4)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/1/4/e), [71(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/71/2)
[^key-636b5b0961503b3e97b68b4131dada94]: Words in s. 8(3) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(5)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/5/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-65e147a87a41c3af319860f3f2e92eb4]: Sch. 4 para. 4(2A) inserted (31.3.1995) by [Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8), [s. 31(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/section/31/2), [Sch. 6 para. 23(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/6/paragraph/23/3) (with [Sch. 7 paras. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2), [3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/4)); [S.I. 1995/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631/article/2)
[^key-66cd93cad0cb3c6cbd82beda6d3ceadc]: S. 15(11) inserted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 14(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/14/4), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-6764d400aa10000cd84731053ce9683b]: S. 8 restricted (2.1.1998) by [The Child Support (Written Agreements) (Scotland) Order 1997 (S.I. 1997/2943)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2943), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2943/article/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2943/article/2)
[^key-67667fd6ea05c6d9eb1ab9e607e49d92]: S. 15(1)-(4A) substituted for s. 15(1)-(4) (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 14(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/14/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-68326b07a3b10b2bbd97ce5e44a338c0]: Words in s. 26(2) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 31(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/31/2); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-688784f2e6c7426339fc1df6ac298ce2]: S. 17 substituted for ss. 17–19 (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/41), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/d) (for a transitional provision see [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 48(2))
[^key-68901c1a2fd2d5d37551a72c1f8e5f6e]: Words in s. 28ZC(1)(b)(i) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(13)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/13/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-692be854cd99c9efc52d0eb35ba3f135]: [S. 28D](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/28D) inserted (2.12.1996) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/4), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1996/2630](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/schedule/part/2)
[^key-69347c427e5cd1d86248c935b9f472a2]: S. 12 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/4), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-6ac16e2ff6ecd5f7b00c4c754b8edf00]: S. 25: transfer of functions (19.5.1999) by [The Transfer of Functions (Lord Advocate and Secretary of State) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/678)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/1), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/schedule)
[^key-6c047636090c389a739c1b26075f08a7]: S. 17(4)(4A) substituted for s. 17(4) (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 9(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/9/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1; [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-6d0ab1c86df8ee9143843e3f2162c696]: Sch. 2 para. 2 repealed (8.9.1998) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/49), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1998/2209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/schedule/part/1)
[^key-6e5673ecb8b7d9314956f64da4c2f3af]: S. 40A inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 2.4.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/17/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2)
[^key-6f0945511fd939dd42354f9aa4c483e7]: Words in s. 28ZA(1)(a) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(11)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/11/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-6f4ef46435fbed46a4d5f11e0cb361b3]: S. 51(2)(b) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(19)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/19/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-7159b1a64b75ee15a562d95c5b69c4fa]: S. 28A modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/3)
[^key-71a1aed2a7611dca61e3995f01e3d662]: Words in s. 8(1) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/5/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-721e18d886f2c85cc4c3e4501d915220]: Words in s. 10(5) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 23(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/23/2); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-72ff49f371ca35a347b585d4d6133c84]: Words in s. 54 inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/16); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-737c136c4b43444c1d969e87bf630ab5]: Words in s. 54 inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(20)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/20/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-73d44d9727647219d269e313269e7938]: S. 16(1A)(1B) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 8(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/8/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-74c6f1704a52634096c8f6159f659186]: Sch. 5 para. 2 repealed (2.12.1999) by [Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47), [ss. 100(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/100/2), [101(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/101/3), [Sch. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/15) (with [s. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/95), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/14)); [S.I. 1999/3209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209/schedule)
[^key-74cfa03783ad88a8a9d79edf8797a7ed]: Sch. 4 para. 2A(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/51); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-76502b793c2b3ddbeef99ac75a1cb29f]: Words in s. 45(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 42(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/42/1); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-77f64517d541ef78bc6904f28c059d96]: S. 8(3) restricted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/9), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-7939872e3f931443237183b6432b5ede]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(1) inserted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/1/c); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-798b39a248c24e7f6a8661cd8c6a1c0a]: S. 23(4)(5) repealed (2.12.1999) by [Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47), [ss. 100(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/100/2), [101(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/101/3), [Sch. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/15) (with [s. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/95), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/14)); [S.I. 1999/3209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209), art. 2, Sch.
[^key-7a3f8eef4d1ac671f23181552897c386]: Words in s. 24(5) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/5); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-7a634ba64ecff4a6acae1014f279349d]: S. 28F modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/7)
[^key-7a8f3131076e0ee796b70f5d97084397]: S. 4(10)(11) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/1), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-7b687c19f245b074d5158e1daed680e4]: Ss. 28ZA, 28ZB and cross-heading inserted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/43), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/d)
[^key-7b6d6d7903eb02e07afc965d76172ede]: Words in s. 26(2) inserted (4.11.1996) by [The Children (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/756)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/1/2), [13(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/13/a) (with [art. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/16)); [S.R. 1996/297](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/297), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/297/article/3)
[^key-7d0729c8f3cd1fb9bd68eef6defe8aed]: Words in s. 50(8)(c) substituted (S.) (2.4.2001 for specified purposes, 1.4.2002 in so far as not already in force) by [Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/4), [s. 89(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/4/section/89/2), [Sch. 5 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/4/schedule/5/paragraph/22); [S.S.I. 2001/81](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/81), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/81/article/2), 3, [Schs. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/81/schedule/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/81/schedule/2)
[^key-7db5f7b1feca53e161cc4ab4e35bc453]: Sch. 4 para. 5(3) inserted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/3); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-7e95fb506bcc378b0833024813ef185c]: S. 24(4) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/4); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-819d408a9e7bef96bb4034fbdbeb6aa8]: Words in s. 4(4)(a) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/3/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-81e32567e3c6f1e231dc00d69ab2a0ea]: Sch. 1 para. 7 modified (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [The Child Support (Maintenance Calculations and Special Cases) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2001/155)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155), [regs. 1(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155/regulation/1/4), [11(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155/regulation/11/4); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3/1), [Sch](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule).
[^key-831b718cac71d5700688a3883191e544]: S. 44(3) repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 22(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/22/4), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-83abab40e08b8c78cc6bcdbbd5207638]: Words in s. 28D(2)(a) repealed (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/3/c), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-866c7a0378faece76b39628eddffb515]: Word in s. 17(1) repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/e)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-87a5347c3a42bc840bffad774d46b625]: S. 41(2)(2A) substituted for s. 41(2) (1.10.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/11); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/2)
[^key-88162addb0fecaf672a87f089de33155]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 1(1) substituted (31.3.1995) by [Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8), [s. 31(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/section/31/2), [Sch. 6 para. 23(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/6/paragraph/23/2/a) (with [Sch. 7 paras. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2), [3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/4)); [S.I. 1995/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631/article/2)
[^key-13b46c6d8b305f98ba95b2e4301c9d52]: Sch. 4 para. 1(2) repealed (31.3.1995) by [Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8), [s. 31(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/section/31/2), [Sch. 6 para. 23(2)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/6/paragraph/23/2/b), [Sch. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/9) (with [Sch. 7 paras. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2), [3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/4)); [S.I. 1995/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631/article/2)
[^key-89fc8d5550f91abca035df6ed8a64646]: S. 52(2)(2A) substituted for s. 52(2) (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/25), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-8a599091430eae0a639366595737b7c2]: Ss. 28A-28C substituted for ss. 28A-28C (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-8b43d27b10ee68a62cb41e42b90740ff]: Words in s. 28ZC(1)(b)(iii) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(13)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/13/c) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-8b4747e3c49de315f15f30be3c7bdd28]: Words in s. 8(1)(2) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/22); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-8b67d752d2a5a8316dbf27c5a773d5cb]: Words in s. 14(1) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/7) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-8cdf5b7e1af18ccb6c46f10ce914445e]: Words in s. 15(6) substituted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/14/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-8cf3044fe209e2fd38c8bf80bd43ac03]: Words in s. 54 substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(20)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/20/d) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-8d14fb997a6630f538a202214e47ad0a]: Sch. 4B substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/6/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 2 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/2/part/II) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2/1), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-8d6ee2f65f99eaac74e7f028f2284421]: Words in [s. 38(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/38/1/a) substituted (S.) (30.12.2002) by [Debt Arrangement and Attachment (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/17), [s. 64(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/17/section/64/2), [Sch. 3 para. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/17/schedule/3/paragraph/20) (with [s. 63](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/17/section/63))
[^key-8da1bf60124360c599eb5685e0ec8e65]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 8(e) substituted (18.12.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 17(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/17/3), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/schedule/part/1)
[^key-8dc766063f8f3005d23f1881d2c07a24]: Words in s. 28E(4)(a) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/4/b), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-8ee988f4f7785809b9aba4d3845f3b7e]: Words in s. 26(2) inserted (1.4.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/d)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 8 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/8/paragraph/12) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2001/774](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774/article/2)
[^key-901037d17eefc50fdd012c140933a5e6]: Sch. 4 para. 2(3) added (31.3.1995) by [Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8), [s. 31(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/section/31/2), [Sch. 8 para. 21(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/8/paragraph/21/2); [S.I. 1995/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631/article/2)
[^key-90c559bc3e66b1e524306a4c8ddc8cb2]: S. 28D(2)(c) and preceding word inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/3/c), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-92a577c4d40ae15624e08f5a98c6b96b]: S. 28B modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/4)
[^key-94616545d9439332686ad2eb5e158b9f]: Words in s. 24(3) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/3/b); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 2(g)(iii)
[^key-9678e9aeed464acc43df77bdeda79048]: S. 14(1A) inserted (1.10.1995 for specified purposes, 14.10.1996 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/3/1); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/2); [S.I. 1996/2630](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/schedule/part/1)
[^key-97126e53aa43d60f0164d788a7249c25]: S. 14(2)(2A) repealed (8.9.1998) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 27(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/27/a), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1998/2209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/schedule/part/1)
[^key-9850518848de0ec777cdc0fd019e4774]: Act modified (8.9.1998) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 2(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/2 ), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1998/2209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/schedule/part/1)
[^key-98dc9a7f3a21f2679960b65dccbc7b08]: Words in s. 54 inserted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 47(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/47/a); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iv)
[^key-992c6608ebfa7a71bd3242ac4b242c22]: Words in s. 44(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/41); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-9a28fbb79c6bdbd47a437b3e2f3358df]: [S. 28E](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/28E) inserted (14.10.1996 for specified purposes, 2.12.1996 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/5), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1996/2630](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/article/2), [Sch. Pts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/schedule/part/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/schedule/part/2)
[^key-9bfce69e7ef0477040f3d74c72754258]: S. 28D modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [6(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/6/1)
[^key-9ddda648f2f82abbded8ce8c25fef15c]: Words in s. 4(4) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/19), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii/g/iii)
[^key-9eb5fea59c6b99cfca85c362ae8dc426]: Sch. 5 para. 3(3) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii)
[^key-9f02f341808ed2cf5653de0b15895468]: [S. 41A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/41A) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/18/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch. (note that Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34), s. 22, which inserted s. 41A of this Act, was never brought into force)
[^key-a06ffee4d30a4a497ffe7c6fef33a6ce]: S. 7(10)(b) and preceding word inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(4)(b)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/4/b/iii) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-a07724526bbc1812c9ffefad9fda1acc]: Words in s. 24(8) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/7); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-a15b6c0fe1fb77d7c8055cca7ab0353d]: Words in s. 54 omitted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by virtue of [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)(e)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(20)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/20/e), [Sch 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-a36c0b224789baf230f6d6946d9f2bf4]: S. 33(5) added (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/10); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-a4c91120350e026d9e5dce696c228d4a]: Words in [s. 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/54) substituted (1.11.1996) by [Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 36)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36), [s. 105(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/section/105/1/b), [Sch. 4 para. 52(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/4/paragraph/52/4/a); [S.I. 1996/2203](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203), [art. 3(3), Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/schedule) (with arts. 4-7)
[^key-a693ea42200f2eab95b05c567975d984]: Words in s. 54 inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(20)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/20/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-aaab8fbd55a081ecf9eb9fa7c670226f]: Sch. 4B modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [8(2)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/8/2)
[^key-aabc19789660e684f50664cd93c0f491]: S. 41B(1A) inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 20(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/20/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-acccd366f5eee8ef3ef231181e5777d7]: Word in s. 54 substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(20)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/20/c) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-af57e9227d0d851096ac360de71a3b43]: S. 28I repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/14), [Sch. 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-b2d9ac67ee1153534bc79e40067e6a13]: Words in s. 27A(1)(a) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(9)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/9/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-b41a4a108cbcd0516cef12260b3af745]: S. 28(1)(1A) substituted for s. 28(1) (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 20(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/20/6), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-b4ee380d954b04ecb2271b6235b58553]: S. 22: transfer of functions (19.5.1999) by [The Transfer of Functions (Lord Advocate and Secretary of State) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/678)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/1), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/schedule)
[^key-b693cfd70fe97084402c772d86fbef2d]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 16(10) repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(22)(c)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/22/c/iii), [Sch. 9 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-b6fcfc5b59f03a1673db7a6d4fea64c2]: S. 20 modified (E.W.) (21.7.2002) by [The Child Support Appeals (Jurisdiction of Courts) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1915)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1915), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1915/article/1/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1915/article/3) (with [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1915/article/1/3))
[^key-b71512bd1b91056ce3c14fdc073093b5]: Sch. 4 para. 7: transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-b753db93fa755ff7e5d6e749891d8287]: [S. 28F](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/28F) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/5), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-b7bd2e2e99f07546eac3ec346430bac2]: Words in s. 26(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 31(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/31/1); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-b878782f16a2fe5dbc0b5da26b54bb9e]: Sch. 2 para. 1A inserted (11.11.1999) by [Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/30), [ss. 80](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/30/section/80), [89(4)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/30/section/89/4/d)
[^key-b9b060129de7f1cb2107476ab4837c0e]: S. 24(9) functions treated as exercisable in Scotland (30.6.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Functions Exercisable in or as Regards Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1748)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/schedule/1/paragraph/12)
[^key-baaed7d512b2d429f3662601ec7550fa]: Word in s. 54 substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(20)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/20/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-bdc383ff3ce91750c1b0c3cce574a05a]: S. 27 substituted (1.4.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/d)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 8 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/8/paragraph/13) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2001/774](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774/article/2)
[^key-bf4aa2fb771f36a78b5ceb729035e8b4]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 7 substituted (31.3.1995) by [Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8), [s. 31(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/section/31/2), [Sch. 6 para. 23(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/6/paragraph/23/4) (with [Sch. 7 paras. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2), [3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/4)); [S.I. 1995/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631/article/2)
[^key-c000702ae328941e0baa873a25337cde]: S. 7(1)(b) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/4/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-c098e787f373f7d96764f51aa75984c1]: S. 7(10): power to exclude conferred (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/7), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-c19b8908f0af94d4a3e4fdf77df0c3f2]: Words in s. 28(1)(a) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(10)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/10/b) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-c1b414b3ce05bec1199ffbe73690c5e5]: Sch. 1 para. 7(4) modified (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [The Child Support (Maintenance Calculations and Special Cases) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2001/155)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155), [regs. 1(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155/regulation/1/4), [7(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155/regulation/7/4); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3/1), [Sch](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule).
[^key-c3937c22c0b706108a8fde4bde8d95ab]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 16(10) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 48(5)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/48/5/d), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii/g/v)
[^key-c48493c9e3cf21224836e0d54f771301]: Words in s. 7(10) inserted (4.2.2003 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(4)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/4/b/ii) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [arts. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/2/b), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-c62019ae32ba099a7a1527b30c23fecc]: S. 24(9): transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-c68aa633519248fb9a974762cbf67c10]: Words in s. 14(1) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/12), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-c779506ccb6ccf15fb4e7f23593d74aa]: Ss. 29-41B modified by [The Child Support (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3186)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3186), [reg. 16(2A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3186/regulation/16/2A) (as inserted (21.2.2003) by [S.I. 2003/328](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/328), [regs. 1(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/328/regulation/1/3/a), [9(7)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/328/regulation/9/7/b))
[^key-c7cad631389915289d20e840b580dd1a]: S. 51(2)(ii)(iii) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(19)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/19/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-c8ae76ecc8aa0f38e7a3d350e4ab8ea3]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 3(2) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/19/1); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-c956c5319775e2cbd30aad90a20ce67f]: S. 47(4) inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/18) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-ca4741826ddd05132e98c00cbb846183]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/1/a); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-cce0624ec5dd9936b477ce1ce44fc104]: Words in [s. 26(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/26/2) repealed (1.4.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/e)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/IX) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2001/774](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774/article/2/d)
[^key-cf6f36afd5501bef6c50ee5148984b08]: Sch. 1 para. 8(2) modified (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [The Child Support (Maintenance Calculations and Special Cases) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2001/155)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155), [regs. 1(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155/regulation/1/4), [7(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155/regulation/7/4); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3/1), [Sch](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule).
[^key-d095f0c0b8dc42a931dc80f7b88c7abc]: S. 3(3)(b) modified (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [The Child Support (Maintenance Calculations and Special Cases) Regulations 2000 2001 (S.I. 2001/155)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155), [regs. 1(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155/regulation/1/4), [12(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/155/regulation/12/2); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-d2bfe0cfb539a47dff24495eec796252]: Words in s. 28E(1)(3)(4) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/4/a), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-d38bc75fa89a316f0db299e9850602e4]: S. 45(6) functions treated as exercisable in Scotland (30.6.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Functions Exercisable in or as Regards Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1748)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/schedule/1/paragraph/12)
[^key-d49d169304ad82d864a02c274c41e6dc]: Words in s. 7(5) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/21), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii/g/iii)
[^key-d57b31328b392f5060b65f354303357f]: S. 40B inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 2.4.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 16(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/16/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2)
[^key-d5d059c82c328ffc377ec72cd63101f6]: S. 20 applied by [The Social Security and Child Support (Decisions and Appeals) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/991)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/991), [reg. 30A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3186/regulation/30A) (as inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [S.I. 2000/3185](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3185), [regs. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3185/regulation/1), [12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3185/regulation/12); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule))
[^key-d6081a2aa4e3c279d4fc052014754790]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 15 substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 48(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/48/4); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-da960a3ef542e17ceaf850a6cb8cd18c]: S. 28C modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/5)
[^key-dc90a885abae93b12a546a65ef4c05f3]: S. 45(1)(6): transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-dfa171989cd6d364e5cc5680eb07d988]: S. 43 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/21), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-dfae0134b19aa0acbb4f8c7861a4315f]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 5(2) inserted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/2); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-dfafbf0d72e6d10ca257a695989ea620]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 4(2)(b) inserted (31.3.1995) by [Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8), [s. 31(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/section/31/2), [Sch. 6 para. 23(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/6/paragraph/23/3) (with [Sch. 7 paras. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2), [3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/4)); [S.I. 1995/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631/article/2)
[^key-65e147a87a41c3af319860f3f2e92eb4]: Sch. 4 para. 4(2A) inserted (31.3.1995) by [Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8), [s. 31(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/section/31/2), [Sch. 6 para. 23(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/6/paragraph/23/3) (with [Sch. 7 paras. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2), [3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/4)); [S.I. 1995/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631/article/2)
[^key-bf4aa2fb771f36a78b5ceb729035e8b4]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 7 substituted (31.3.1995) by [Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (c. 8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8), [s. 31(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/section/31/2), [Sch. 6 para. 23(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/6/paragraph/23/4) (with [Sch. 7 paras. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/2/2), [3(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/3/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1993/8/schedule/7/paragraph/4)); [S.I. 1995/631](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/631/article/2)
[^key-77f64517d541ef78bc6904f28c059d96]: S. 8(3) restricted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/9), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-3938892b8b76f309b43d7140594f8725]: S. 9(5)(b) restricted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(9)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/9), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-5e00bb4d3d3f5aee1d3ea0bbd57c9b6f]: Act applied (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 27](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/27); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-7a8f3131076e0ee796b70f5d97084397]: S. 4(10)(11) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/1), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-5483f0a349db59e07fa6f12d921c8ec2]: S. 4(10): power to exclude conferred (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/7), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-5606ab2fe91ff38c49022080d942298a]: S. 7(10) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/2), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-c098e787f373f7d96764f51aa75984c1]: S. 7(10): power to exclude conferred (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/7), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-9ffbff9f6039a83b5962da79a879cbd4]: S. 8(3A) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/3), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-3dd57395ac5a511ee6e060e062489df0]: Words in s. 9(3) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/4), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-e017e2b50cd42843fb7ace320777b35b]: S. 9(6) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 18(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/18/4), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-246fb148f25189bdb4383b704f8bb198]: S. 11(1A)-(1C) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/19), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-e0a12a86a50adb393b98ff77f9d9d1f7]: S. 44(2A) inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 31.1.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 22(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/22/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1)
[^key-e0aab5bffaa120ad84ea374c99643944]: S. 6 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/4)
[^key-e513b2d9d952ebfaf9e34bf07c11af44]: S. 28ZB(1)(a) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(12)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/12/a) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-e5e80f243887953a3b9410c19d75f0a0]: Words in s. 24(6) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/6/b); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-e6b0c8d3f90debffdff1c7a15ee55b08]: Words in s. 4(10)(a) inserted (4.2.2003 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/2/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [arts. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/2/a), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-e6e9f99df7efe764fdc5acea95878cc0]: S. 27A inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/21), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-ea06c40046563c52e6e8c9a1be4cd252]: Word in s. 10(4) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 23(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/23/1/b); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-eb744d73b9e31da15428d4186f36fee0]: S. 46 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/19), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/4)
[^key-ebd154b4aecd8be4d37c85ee80009501]: Words in s. 3(4)(d) substituted (1.11.1996) by [Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 36)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36), [s. 105(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/section/105/1/b), [Sch. 4 para. 52(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/4/paragraph/52/2); [S.I. 1996/2203](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203), [art. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/article/3/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/schedule) (with arts. 4-7)
[^key-ebf16a1ceed4a8a545561ce405f759ec]: S. 39A inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 2.4.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/16/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2)
[^key-ec227b5b27eb06cce12ac0de92e61580]: Word in s. 7(10) inserted (4.2.2003 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(4)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/4/b/i) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [arts. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/2/b), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-ed767ac7f345d7635263d89f2a155121]: S. 40(1)(2) repealed (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 2.4.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/16/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2)
[^key-eeaf01a1456bfa4e7ec228a83d5e9fcf]: Sch. 1 para. 16(2)-(9) repealed (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(22)(c)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/22/c/ii), [Sch. 9 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-efff26865f557701a6febc67b472593a]: [Sch. 4A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4A) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 6(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/6/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 2 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/2/part/I) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2/1), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-f218572876bde6e08fb0bd971b5f3c93]: Words in [Sch. 2 para. 1A(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/2/paragraph/1A/1)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/2/paragraph/1A/2) added (N.I.) (1.12.1999) by [The Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147), [arts. 1(4)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/1/4/e), [71(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/71/2)
[^key-f35d965ee40118d6371d2aa0acbab79a]: Sch. 3 repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 50](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/50), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2)
[^key-f395536c791b80aa45472815915c3365]: Words in s. 26(1) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/8) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-f3b56fb0b444ee5f82c7e4012622a35a]: [S. 23A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/23A) inserted (15.2.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/11), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/2)
[^key-f666223a5a8481a1936937bc0d16c829]: Words in [s. 15(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/15/10) repealed (2.4.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/e)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2001/1252](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1252), [art. 2(1)(d)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1252/article/2/1/d/i)
[^key-f7a4d2e4ebfc3d181e37cb17a361f999]: [Sch. 4 para. 4A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/4A) and cross-heading inserted (18.12.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/17/1), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/schedule/part/1)
[^key-f7eb1131f877c728723f17c20c57af20]: S. 32(2)(bb) inserted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes, 26.9.2008 for specified purposes, 27.10.2008 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(16)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/16) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule); [S.I. 2008/2545](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2545), [art. 3(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2545/article/3/a)[(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/2545/article/3/b)
[^key-f9a6e062ce4f93fed9d26551c14c9a3a]: Act: power to amend conferred (2.12.1999) by [Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47), [s. 87(4)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/87/4) (with [s. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/95), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/14)); [S.I. 1999/3209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209), art. 2, Sch.
[^key-fad1874c39e818d578cda5edda000619]: Words in [Act](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48) substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 1(2)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/1/2/a), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-fca3ed2c4dd8527209caa301899d1f31]: S. 25(6): transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-fcc9450dc6e2656155c1db534211a08f]: S. 25(6) functions treated as exercisable in Scotland (30.6.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Functions Exercisable in or as Regards Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1748)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/schedule/1/paragraph/12)
[^key-fe4f6d275e6a99e3ba3e08c38849ddde]: S. 41B(7) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 20(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/20/4), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-fecb48a4b2ed1a638dac6ba4291f16e8]: Sch. 1 Pt. 1 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/1/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/1) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2/1), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-ff388d14b8d224acde1f69298f4c5d38]: S. 25(3A)(3B) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/8/1); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-141b68cf1ad1e14129130fa762cff607]: Words in s. 25(4) substituted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 8(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/8/2); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-b41a4a108cbcd0516cef12260b3af745]: S. 28(1)(1A) substituted for s. 28(1) (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 20(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/20/6), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-4d9bd7d889269105dd40515f4757af0c]: Words in s. 28(2) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 20(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/20/7), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-e6e9f99df7efe764fdc5acea95878cc0]: S. 27A inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/21), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-a36c0b224789baf230f6d6946d9f2bf4]: S. 33(5) added (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/10); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-21cd60651431ac76e8617f6bc5123fd7]: Words in s. 48(1) substituted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/14); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-72ff49f371ca35a347b585d4d6133c84]: Words in s. 54 inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/16); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-c8ae76ecc8aa0f38e7a3d350e4ab8ea3]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 3(2) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 19(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/19/1); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-15c3545a791baf5e67939a6d1ab1dbf8]: Words in [Sch. 5 para. 4(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/5/paragraph/4/1) inserted (4.9.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 19(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/19/3); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1)
[^key-29365e5d4c83197df79bfb181207ede2]: [S. 41B](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/41B) inserted (4.9.1995 for specified purposes, 1.10.1995 for specified purposes) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 23](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/23), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/1), 2
[^key-87a5347c3a42bc840bffad774d46b625]: S. 41(2)(2A) substituted for s. 41(2) (1.10.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/11); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/2)
[^key-f7a4d2e4ebfc3d181e37cb17a361f999]: [Sch. 4 para. 4A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/4A) and cross-heading inserted (18.12.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/17/1), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/schedule/part/1)
[^key-5aba6f291d24f871dbb421dcc8139e36]: Words in Sch. 4 para. 7 substituted (18.12.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/17/2), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1
[^key-8da1bf60124360c599eb5685e0ec8e65]: Words in [Sch. 4 para. 8(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/8/e) substituted (18.12.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 17(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/17/3), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/schedule/part/1)
[^key-2a6a82311c1848c4734c374f51d12749]: [Sch. 4 para. 8(bb)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/8/bb) inserted (18.12.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/18/2); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/schedule/part/1)
[^key-5e872afe6147f7dc91fc5883aeab96d0]: Sch. 4 para. 2A and cross-heading inserted (18.12.1995) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 18(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/18/1); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/schedule/part/1)
[^key-495346c833d726c7b0ee9d2d8d5f5153]: Sch. 1 para. 16(4A) inserted (22.1.1996) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 14(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/14/2), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/schedule/part/2)
[^key-188543fec6cda2b49a63fd762de78ffe]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 16(7) inserted (22.1.1996) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/14/3), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/schedule/part/2)
[^key-51a76885226617907fedeed1d96bae7b]: Act: definition of "maintenance assessment" extended (7.10.1996) by The Jobseeker’s [Allowance Regulations 1996 (S.I. 1996/207)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/207), [reg. 125](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/207/regulation/125)
[^key-28e5186912ff15b8d6a199cad8113565]: Words in [s. 47(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/47/3) inserted (7.10.1996) by [Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18), [s. 41(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18/section/41/2), [Sch. 2 para. 20(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18/schedule/2/paragraph/20/5); [S.I. 1996/2208](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2208), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2208/article/2/b)
[^key-3cc8e7e3d594b3376625f2f1fa5e0f3f]: Words in [s. 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/54) inserted (7.10.1996) by [Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18), [s. 41(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18/section/41/2), [Sch. 2 para. 20(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/18/schedule/2/paragraph/20/6); [S.I. 1996/2208](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2208), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2208/article/2/b)
[^key-561318212b45ca9d6a9bfa865cea8c98]: S. 28I inserted (22.1.1996 for specified purposes, 14.10.1996 for specified purposes) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/9), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1995/3262](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/3262/schedule/part/2); [S.I. 1996/2630](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/schedule/part/1)
[^key-9678e9aeed464acc43df77bdeda79048]: S. 14(1A) inserted (1.10.1995 for specified purposes, 14.10.1996 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/3/1); [S.I. 1995/2302](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/2302/schedule/part/2); [S.I. 1996/2630](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/schedule/part/1)
[^key-ebd154b4aecd8be4d37c85ee80009501]: Words in s. 3(4)(d) substituted (1.11.1996) by [Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 36)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36), [s. 105(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/section/105/1/b), [Sch. 4 para. 52(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/4/paragraph/52/2); [S.I. 1996/2203](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203), [art. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/article/3/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/schedule) (with arts. 4-7)
[^key-4738feb9e3069d5424dedfddbdb7e44c]: Words in s. 5(1) repealed (1.11.1996) by [Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 36)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36), [s. 105(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/section/105/1/b), [Sch. 4 para. 52(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/4/paragraph/52/3), [Sch. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/5); [S.I. 1996/2203](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203), [art. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/article/3/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/schedule) (with [arts. 4-7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/article/4))
[^key-a4c91120350e026d9e5dce696c228d4a]: Words in [s. 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/54) substituted (1.11.1996) by [Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 36)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36), [s. 105(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/section/105/1/b), [Sch. 4 para. 52(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/4/paragraph/52/4/a); [S.I. 1996/2203](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203), [art. 3(3), Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/schedule) (with arts. 4-7)
[^key-2d09996354b18eb37c279eca6ee94c2f]: Words in [s. 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/54) repealed (1.11.1996) by [Children (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 36)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36), [s. 105(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/section/105/1/b), [Sch. 4 para. 52(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/4/paragraph/52/4/b), [Sch. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/36/schedule/5); [S.I. 1996/2203](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203), [art. 3(3), Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2203/schedule) (with arts. 4-7)
[^key-7b6d6d7903eb02e07afc965d76172ede]: Words in s. 26(2) inserted (4.11.1996) by [The Children (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/756)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/1/2), [13(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/13/a) (with [art. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/16)); [S.R. 1996/297](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/297), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/297/article/3)
[^key-471f45cacd3e514b368de8fa02fe17ad]: Words in s. 26(2) inserted (4.11.1996) by [The Children (Northern Ireland Consequential Amendments) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/756)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/1/2), [13(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/13/b) (with [art. 16](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/756/article/16)); [S.R. 1996/297](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/297), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/297/article/3)
[^key-9a28fbb79c6bdbd47a437b3e2f3358df]: [S. 28E](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/28E) inserted (14.10.1996 for specified purposes, 2.12.1996 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/5), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1996/2630](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/article/2), [Sch. Pts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/schedule/part/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/schedule/part/2)
[^key-692be854cd99c9efc52d0eb35ba3f135]: [S. 28D](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/28D) inserted (2.12.1996) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [ss. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/4), [30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4); [S.I. 1996/2630](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630/schedule/part/2)
[^key-4e5f48bdf6e91479e809b5eeb28f7235]: S. 24(3)(c)(d) substituted for s. 24(3)(c) (2.12.1996) by [Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34), [s. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/section/30/4), [Sch. 3 para. 7(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/34/schedule/3/paragraph/7/3); [S.I. 1996/2630](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2630), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 2
[^key-6764d400aa10000cd84731053ce9683b]: S. 8 restricted (2.1.1998) by [The Child Support (Written Agreements) (Scotland) Order 1997 (S.I. 1997/2943)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2943), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2943/article/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1997/2943/article/2)
[^key-9850518848de0ec777cdc0fd019e4774]: Act modified (8.9.1998) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 2(2)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/2 ), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1998/2209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/schedule/part/1)
[^key-97126e53aa43d60f0164d788a7249c25]: S. 14(2)(2A) repealed (8.9.1998) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 27(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/27/a), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1998/2209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/schedule/part/1)
[^key-6d0ab1c86df8ee9143843e3f2162c696]: Sch. 2 para. 2 repealed (8.9.1998) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 49](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/49), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1998/2209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2209/schedule/part/1)
[^key-d2977443d76908272d44faaad784f080]: S. 51(2)(a)(iii) substituted (16.11.1998) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 46(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/46/a); [S.I. 1998/2780](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2780), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2780/article/2) (with art. 3)
[^key-5c7a82f73c4ed102e7e651dc46ddb16c]: S. 16 substituted (16.11.1998 for specified purposes, 7.12.1998 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 40](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/40), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1998/2780](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2780), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/2780/article/2) (with art. 3) (as amended (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 19, Sch. 9 Pt. 1; S.I. 2001/1252, art. 2(1)(d)(iii))
[^key-b4ee380d954b04ecb2271b6235b58553]: S. 22: transfer of functions (19.5.1999) by [The Transfer of Functions (Lord Advocate and Secretary of State) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/678)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/1), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/schedule)
[^key-49fae5f141c0237d5b8bb7c2dc669840]: S. 24: transfer of functions (19.5.1999) by [The Transfer of Functions (Lord Advocate and Secretary of State) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/678)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/1), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/schedule)
[^key-6ac16e2ff6ecd5f7b00c4c754b8edf00]: S. 25: transfer of functions (19.5.1999) by [The Transfer of Functions (Lord Advocate and Secretary of State) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/678)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/1), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/schedule)
[^key-09830a52a3c3082adaa96b07a2246904]: S. 45: transfer of functions (19.5.1999) by [The Transfer of Functions (Lord Advocate and Secretary of State) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/678)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/1), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/schedule)
[^key-ff3f9947e15702f75b827d9f6acd7605]: Sch. 4 para. 7: transfer of functions (19.5.1999) by [The Transfer of Functions (Lord Advocate and Secretary of State) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/678)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/1), [2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/article/2/1), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/678/schedule)
[^key-fada411378e705b13d2c444a2026a789]: S. 28H substituted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 39](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/39); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-3169df508da7684c37243a907c503791]: Ss. 46A, 46B inserted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/44); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-dd6a5e5fd4d2e8ffd5073c269657e12a]: Words in s. 51(2)(b) substituted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 46(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/46/b); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-00ffbd53d7c668105cf5763662d50046]: Sch. 4 para. 6(2) substituted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/4); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-5e46179bfebba7d3d4ac18db9cb02634]: Sch. 4C inserted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 54](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/54); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-2002e314a20e0b41d43d29e73cd8559e]: Sch. 4C extended by [The Child Support (Arrears, Interest and Adjustment of Maintenance Assessments) Regulations 1992 (S.I. 1992/1816)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1816), [reg. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1816/regulation/12) (as substituted (1.6.1999) by [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [arts. 3(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/3/1), [28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/28) (with [Pt. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/part/XVIII)))
[^key-688784f2e6c7426339fc1df6ac298ce2]: S. 17 substituted for ss. 17–19 (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/41), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/d) (for a transitional provision see [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 48(2))
[^key-47b3f714323bf408a6d70e535aef1c96]: S. 20 substituted for ss. 20–21 (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 42](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/42), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/d)
[^key-7b687c19f245b074d5158e1daed680e4]: Ss. 28ZA, 28ZB and cross-heading inserted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 43](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/43), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/d)
[^key-1e29912720ae53adbf65033183657b0a]: Ss. 28ZC, 28ZD and cross-heading inserted (4.3.1999 for specified purposes, 1.6.1999 in so far as not already in force) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [ss. 44](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/44), [87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2); [S.I. 1999/528](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/article/2/a), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/528/schedule); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/d)
[^key-f35d965ee40118d6371d2aa0acbab79a]: Sch. 3 repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 50](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/50), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2)
[^key-0b966792795620a4b2e05ca9b0415ffb]: Words in s. 2 repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 18](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/18), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii/g/iii)
[^key-9ddda648f2f82abbded8ce8c25fef15c]: Words in s. 4(4) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/19), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii/g/iii)
[^key-d49d169304ad82d864a02c274c41e6dc]: Words in s. 7(5) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/21), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii/g/iii)
[^key-8b4747e3c49de315f15f30be3c7bdd28]: Words in s. 8(1)(2) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/22); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-3265c3786e5f0651c346b16239a73777]: Words in s. 10(4) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 23(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/23/1/a); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-ea06c40046563c52e6e8c9a1be4cd252]: Word in s. 10(4) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 23(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/23/1/b); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-721e18d886f2c85cc4c3e4501d915220]: Words in s. 10(5) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 23(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/23/2); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-43bb031e6bd1cd236a7a0087a41d37d5]: Words in s. 11(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 24(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/24/1); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-78389f8f7ba0795b5a34d0c6cc86ec41]: Words in s. 11(1A) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 24(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/24/2); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-5d237004b044daf040df14a427165718]: S. 13 repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 26](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/26), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2) (and see [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 1(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/1/c))
[^key-240f937d41135bb12a9af27ee7eeaebd]: Words in s. 14(3) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 27(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/27/b), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii/g/iii)
[^key-2078d1418bf09b3277bc3975c9f7a9cb]: Word in s. 14(3) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 27(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/27/b); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-168b72a0f72e8eea130dad1cffe6b9da]: Words in s. 22(4)(a) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 29](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/29); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-073b6b3097c922823dfda92777e8e39d]: Words in s. 24(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/1); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 2(g)(iii)
[^key-0740ed04c704ecc69af9f94f8b9b0796]: S. 24(1A) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(iii)
[^key-40b7c46a3de6bf036fd0b974b6b8fc4f]: Words in s. 24(3) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/3/a); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 2(g)(iii)
[^key-94616545d9439332686ad2eb5e158b9f]: Words in s. 24(3) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/3/b); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 2(g)(iii)
[^key-5e5a03219360571dd592cedbf7883300]: Words in s. 24(3) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/3/c); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), art. 2(g)(iii)
[^key-7e95fb506bcc378b0833024813ef185c]: S. 24(4) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/4); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-7a3f8eef4d1ac671f23181552897c386]: Words in s. 24(5) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/5); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-45583f00990a5eaf03eab30454d4aaff]: Words in s. 24(6) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(6)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/6/a); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-e5e80f243887953a3b9410c19d75f0a0]: Words in s. 24(6) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(6)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/6/b); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-a07724526bbc1812c9ffefad9fda1acc]: Words in s. 24(8) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 30(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/30/7); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-b7bd2e2e99f07546eac3ec346430bac2]: Words in s. 26(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 31(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/31/1); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-68326b07a3b10b2bbd97ce5e44a338c0]: Words in s. 26(2) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 31(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/31/2); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-14cf79683a32e323ef3f97f5ceb461ca]: Words in s. 28(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 33](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/33); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-47c249b9e53d2716910c5ec445a6ecde]: Words in s. 28D(1)(3) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 36](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/36); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-992c6608ebfa7a71bd3242ac4b242c22]: Words in s. 44(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 41](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/41); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-76502b793c2b3ddbeef99ac75a1cb29f]: Words in s. 45(1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 42(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/42/1); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-52bd2643c22b419a03039053587dd3ca]: Words in s. 45(6) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 42(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/42/2); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-42501bae3ecfe276187a205b63609595]: Words in s. 50(5)(c) inserted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 45](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/45); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iii)
[^key-98dc9a7f3a21f2679960b65dccbc7b08]: Words in s. 54 inserted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 47(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/47/a); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iv)
[^key-d6081a2aa4e3c279d4fc052014754790]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 15 substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 48(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/48/4); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-4dde63e9ee913b28464cb32ec4b4d446]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 13 substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 48(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/48/3); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-76b6f9daf84c7d75784f2067ea1e5466]: Words in [Sch. 1 para. 16(2)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/1/paragraph/16/2)[(8)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/1/paragraph/16/8) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 48(5)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/48/5/a); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-c187b3c7210c3f9ed821a5e0084c1eb4]: Words in [Sch. 1 para. 16(4A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/1/paragraph/16/4A) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 48(5)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/48/5/b); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-2a0dd37bb875096bda2e4733de61989e]: Words in [Sch. 1 para. 16(7)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/1/paragraph/16/7) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 48(5)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/48/5/c); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-c3937c22c0b706108a8fde4bde8d95ab]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 16(10) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 48(5)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/48/5/d), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii/g/v)
[^key-74cfa03783ad88a8a9d79edf8797a7ed]: [Sch. 4 para. 2A(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/2A/1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 51](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/51); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-ca4741826ddd05132e98c00cbb846183]: Words in [Sch. 4 para. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/5/1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/1/a); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-61e67a6041a0311fea63705fe7371d43]: Words in [Sch. 4 para. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/5/1) substituted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/1/b); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-7939872e3f931443237183b6432b5ede]: Words in [Sch. 4 para. 5(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/5/1) inserted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(1)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/1/c); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-dfae0134b19aa0acbb4f8c7861a4315f]: Words in [Sch. 4 para. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/5/2) inserted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/2); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-7db5f7b1feca53e161cc4ab4e35bc453]: [Sch. 4 para. 5(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/5/3) inserted (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 52(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/52/3); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(v)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/v)
[^key-9eb5fea59c6b99cfca85c362ae8dc426]: [Sch. 5 para. 3(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/5/paragraph/3/3) repealed (1.6.1999) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(f)(iii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/f/iii)
[^key-12bf9a969f259023e9fddfb5c4022c4d]: S. 22(3) functions treated as exercisable in Scotland (30.6.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Functions Exercisable in or as Regards Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1748)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/schedule/1/paragraph/12)
[^key-b9b060129de7f1cb2107476ab4837c0e]: S. 24(9) functions treated as exercisable in Scotland (30.6.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Functions Exercisable in or as Regards Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1748)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/schedule/1/paragraph/12)
[^key-fcc9450dc6e2656155c1db534211a08f]: S. 25(6) functions treated as exercisable in Scotland (30.6.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Functions Exercisable in or as Regards Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1748)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/schedule/1/paragraph/12)
[^key-d38bc75fa89a316f0db299e9850602e4]: S. 45(6) functions treated as exercisable in Scotland (30.6.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Functions Exercisable in or as Regards Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1748)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/schedule/1/paragraph/12)
[^key-1a8a744d49031aa81ca07f90bd3d1f6f]: Sch. 4 para. 7 functions treated as exercisable in Scotland (30.6.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Functions Exercisable in or as Regards Scotland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1748)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748), [arts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/1), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/article/3), [Sch. 1 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1748/schedule/1/paragraph/12)
[^key-4f3400b75e5c22d2088f4cfb0c3a2bdb]: S. 22(3): transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-c62019ae32ba099a7a1527b30c23fecc]: S. 24(9): transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-fca3ed2c4dd8527209caa301899d1f31]: S. 25(6): transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-dc90a885abae93b12a546a65ef4c05f3]: S. 45(1)(6): transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-1a7f8173b7a30a580ac93dc4725791f4]: [Sch. 4 para. 2A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/2A): transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-b71512bd1b91056ce3c14fdc073093b5]: [Sch. 4 para. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4/paragraph/7): transfer of functions in relation to Scotland (1.7.1999) by [The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/1750)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750), [arts. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/schedule/1) (with [art. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1750/article/7))
[^key-1d8b9c5df1cbce7ab81b57c3e7110e96]: Words in s. 47(3)(b) substituted (5.10.1999) by [Tax Credits Act 1999 (c. 10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10), [s. 20(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/section/20/2), [Sch. 1 paras. 1(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/schedule/1/paragraph/1/a), [6(f)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/schedule/1/paragraph/6/f/i)
[^key-629e736ee6297b55f20b0cea3b3ff4ba]: Words in s. 54 substituted (5.10.1999) by [Tax Credits Act 1999 (c. 10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10), [s. 20(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/section/20/2), [Sch. 1 paras. 1(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/schedule/1/paragraph/1/a), [6(f)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/10/schedule/1/paragraph/6/f/ii)
[^key-b878782f16a2fe5dbc0b5da26b54bb9e]: Sch. 2 para. 1A inserted (11.11.1999) by [Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/30), [ss. 80](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/30/section/80), [89(4)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1999/30/section/89/4/d)
[^key-3921071d05866f346d18a5454999ec8e]: Words in s. 54 repealed (1.6.1999 for specified purposes, 29.11.1999 for specified purposes) by [Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14), [s. 87(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/section/87/2), [Sch. 7 para. 47(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/7/paragraph/47/b), [Sch. 8](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/14/schedule/8); [S.I. 1999/1510](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510), [art. 2(g)(iv)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/1510/article/2/g/iv); [S.I. 1999/3178](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3178), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3178/article/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3178/schedule/1) (with [arts. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3178/article/2/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3178/article/4))
[^key-f218572876bde6e08fb0bd971b5f3c93]: Words in [Sch. 2 para. 1A(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/2/paragraph/1A/1)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/2/paragraph/1A/2) added (N.I.) (1.12.1999) by [The Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147), [arts. 1(4)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/1/4/e), [71(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/71/2)
[^key-62d2a19ab7438f2fea86783bef70d62c]: Words in [Sch. 2 para. 1A(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/2/paragraph/1A/4) added (N.I.) (1.12.1999) by [The Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147), [arts. 1(4)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/1/4/e), [71(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/71/2)
[^key-16ffccda16f06ffcb4a8ba1ff5e0a26b]: Words in [Sch. 2 para. 1A(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/2/paragraph/1A/5) added (N.I.) (1.12.1999) by [The Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147), [arts. 1(4)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/1/4/e), [71(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1999/3147/article/71/3)
[^key-f9a6e062ce4f93fed9d26551c14c9a3a]: Act: power to amend conferred (2.12.1999) by [Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47), [s. 87(4)-(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/87/4) (with [s. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/95), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/14)); [S.I. 1999/3209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209), art. 2, Sch.
[^key-798b39a248c24e7f6a8661cd8c6a1c0a]: S. 23(4)(5) repealed (2.12.1999) by [Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47), [ss. 100(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/100/2), [101(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/101/3), [Sch. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/15) (with [s. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/95), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/14)); [S.I. 1999/3209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209), art. 2, Sch.
[^key-3e4900baa3b592cf52b85ec5b873ae06]: S. 56(2)-(4) repealed (2.12.1999) by [Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47), [ss. 87(8)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/87/8/c), [101(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/101/3), [Sch. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/15) (with [s. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/95), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/14)); [S.I. 1999/3209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209), art. 2, Sch.
[^key-74c6f1704a52634096c8f6159f659186]: [Sch. 5 para. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/5/paragraph/2) repealed (2.12.1999) by [Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47), [ss. 100(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/100/2), [101(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/101/3), [Sch. 15](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/15) (with [s. 95](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/section/95), [Sch. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1998/47/schedule/14)); [S.I. 1999/3209](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3209/schedule)
[^key-0a6de93b9c998553766eb5291e09ba84]: S. 17(1)(c)-(e) substituted for s. 17(1)(c) (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 9(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/9/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1; [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-6c047636090c389a739c1b26075f08a7]: S. 17(4)(4A) substituted for s. 17(4) (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 9(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/9/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), art. 2, Sch. Pt. 1; [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-2922deea82ba2afc4e6931529c5e4e82]: S. 20 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 10](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/10), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-e0aab5bffaa120ad84ea374c99643944]: S. 6 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-69347c427e5cd1d86248c935b9f472a2]: S. 12 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/4), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-8a599091430eae0a639366595737b7c2]: Ss. 28A-28C substituted for ss. 28A-28C (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-09a4340d6dcf364342a19fdc58878fa6]: S. 28D(1) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/3/a), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-246692363aacdc64072db1bcddcd7321]: Words in s. 28D(2)(3) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(3)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/3/b), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-83abab40e08b8c78cc6bcdbbd5207638]: Words in s. 28D(2)(a) repealed (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/3/c), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-90c559bc3e66b1e524306a4c8ddc8cb2]: S. 28D(2)(c) and preceding word inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(3)(c)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/3/c), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-d2bfe0cfb539a47dff24495eec796252]: Words in s. 28E(1)(3)(4) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(4)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/4/a), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-8dc766063f8f3005d23f1881d2c07a24]: Words in s. 28E(4)(a) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(4)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/4/b), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-b753db93fa755ff7e5d6e749891d8287]: [S. 28F](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/28F) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 5(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/5/5), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-15b89183b0f1ce73b1839d0c848d901e]: [S. 41(3)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/41/3) repealed (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 18(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/18/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-9f02f341808ed2cf5653de0b15895468]: [S. 41A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/41A) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 18(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/18/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch. (note that Child Support Act 1995 (c. 34), s. 22, which inserted s. 41A of this Act, was never brought into force)
[^key-aabc19789660e684f50664cd93c0f491]: S. 41B(1A) inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 20(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/20/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-fe4f6d275e6a99e3ba3e08c38849ddde]: S. 41B(7) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 20(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/20/4), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-eb744d73b9e31da15428d4186f36fee0]: S. 46 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 19](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/19), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-0b84fec00bc12f2000a1d114af6a3345]: [S. 28J](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/28J) and cross-heading inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 20(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/20/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 5
[^key-dfa171989cd6d364e5cc5680eb07d988]: S. 43 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 21](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/21), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-89fc8d5550f91abca035df6ed8a64646]: S. 52(2)(2A) substituted for s. 52(2) (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 25](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/25), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-fecb48a4b2ed1a638dac6ba4291f16e8]: Sch. 1 Pt. 1 substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/1/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/1) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2/1), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-efff26865f557701a6febc67b472593a]: [Sch. 4A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/schedule/4A) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 6(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/6/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 2 Pt. I](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/2/part/I) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2/1), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-8d14fb997a6630f538a202214e47ad0a]: Sch. 4B substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/6/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 2 Pt. II](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/2/part/II) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2/1), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-c956c5319775e2cbd30aad90a20ce67f]: S. 47(4) inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(18)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/18) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1)
[^key-02bf5e6bce15dae6fdf6f33aa599646f]: [S. 28G](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/28G) substituted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 1.1.2001 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/7), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pts. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1), 2; S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
[^key-56adb9844aa4e5e578b9208867de433d]: S. 33(6) inserted (1.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/17) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2/3)
[^key-7159b1a64b75ee15a562d95c5b69c4fa]: S. 28A modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/3)
[^key-92a577c4d40ae15624e08f5a98c6b96b]: S. 28B modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [4](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/4)
[^key-da960a3ef542e17ceaf850a6cb8cd18c]: S. 28C modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [5](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/5)
[^key-9bfce69e7ef0477040f3d74c72754258]: S. 28D modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [6(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/6/1)
[^key-587a30f9bd649bc26a16fbd997722f4c]: S. 28E modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [6(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/6/2)
[^key-7a634ba64ecff4a6acae1014f279349d]: S. 28F modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [7](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/7)
[^key-0a4ed12e823c2f7b1b1e5df20db4b2e0]: Sch. 4A modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [8(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/8/1)
[^key-aaab8fbd55a081ecf9eb9fa7c670226f]: Sch. 4B modified (31.1.2001) by [The Child Support (Variations) (Modification of Statutory Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3173)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173), [regs. 1(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/1/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/2), [8(2)-(5)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3173/regulation/8/2)
[^key-e0a12a86a50adb393b98ff77f9d9d1f7]: S. 44(2A) inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 31.1.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 22(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/22/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1)
[^key-485dc06a7a523b0448d6f9bba33653c3]: Words in Act substituted (31.1.2001 for specified purposes, 3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/2) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/b); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/schedule)
[^key-02683eb8ff780f589a456168254e4209]: S. 14A Inserted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/13), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1)
[^key-67667fd6ea05c6d9eb1ab9e607e49d92]: S. 15(1)-(4A) substituted for s. 15(1)-(4) (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 14(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/14/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-8cdf5b7e1af18ccb6c46f10ce914445e]: Words in s. 15(6) substituted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 14(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/14/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-66cd93cad0cb3c6cbd82beda6d3ceadc]: S. 15(11) inserted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 14(4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/14/4), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-010e8df10c97f3474e5a8c9b5e45be3f]: Words in s. 26(2) inserted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 15(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/15/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-3eb375e2f218367c367a2ae75c97a9c2]: Words in s. 26(2) inserted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 15(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/15/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-518e25d2ee7fa8c308978c9812217010]: Words in s. 44(1) inserted (31.1.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 22(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/22/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/1/a)
[^key-f3b56fb0b444ee5f82c7e4012622a35a]: [S. 23A](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/23A) inserted (15.2.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 11](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/11), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2/2)
[^key-8ee988f4f7785809b9aba4d3845f3b7e]: Words in s. 26(2) inserted (1.4.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/d)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 8 para. 12](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/8/paragraph/12) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2001/774](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774/article/2)
[^key-cce0624ec5dd9936b477ce1ce44fc104]: Words in [s. 26(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/26/2) repealed (1.4.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/e)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. 9](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/IX) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2001/774](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774), [art. 2(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774/article/2/d)
[^key-bdc383ff3ce91750c1b0c3cce574a05a]: S. 27 substituted (1.4.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/d)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 8 para. 13](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/8/paragraph/13) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2001/774](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774/article/2)
[^key-003c8ba1183ea8c9288b2c7f3ee88b77]: Words in s. 27A(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(d)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/d)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 8 para. 14](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/8/paragraph/14) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2001/774](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/774/article/2)
[^key-ebf16a1ceed4a8a545561ce405f759ec]: S. 39A inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 2.4.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 16(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/16/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2)
[^key-ed767ac7f345d7635263d89f2a155121]: S. 40(1)(2) repealed (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 2.4.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 16(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/16/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2)
[^key-1574537440dc57edb91d2b31e26b26fb]: S. 40(12) substituted for s. 40(12)-(14) (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 2.4.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 17(1)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/17/1), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2)
[^key-6e5673ecb8b7d9314956f64da4c2f3af]: S. 40A inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 2.4.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 17(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/17/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2)
[^key-d57b31328b392f5060b65f354303357f]: S. 40B inserted (10.11.2000 for specified purposes, 2.4.2001 in so far as not already in force) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 16(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/16/3), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2000/2994](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/article/2), [Sch. Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/2994/schedule/part/1); [S.I. 2000/3354](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3354/article/2)
[^key-f666223a5a8481a1936937bc0d16c829]: Words in [s. 15(10)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/15/10) repealed (2.4.2001) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(e)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/e)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 9 Pt. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/9/part/I) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2001/1252](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1252), [art. 2(1)(d)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1252/article/2/1/d/i)
[^key-7d0729c8f3cd1fb9bd68eef6defe8aed]: Words in s. 50(8)(c) substituted (S.) (2.4.2001 for specified purposes, 1.4.2002 in so far as not already in force) by [Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (asp 4)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/4), [s. 89(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/4/section/89/2), [Sch. 5 para. 22](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2000/4/schedule/5/paragraph/22); [S.S.I. 2001/81](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/81), [arts. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/81/article/2), 3, [Schs. 1](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/81/schedule/1), [2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2001/81/schedule/2)
[^key-b6fcfc5b59f03a1673db7a6d4fea64c2]: S. 20 modified (E.W.) (21.7.2002) by [The Child Support Appeals (Jurisdiction of Courts) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1915)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1915), [arts. 1(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1915/article/1/2), [3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1915/article/3) (with [art. 1(3)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/1915/article/1/3))
[^key-8d6ee2f65f99eaac74e7f028f2284421]: Words in [s. 38(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/38/1/a) substituted (S.) (30.12.2002) by [Debt Arrangement and Attachment (Scotland) Act 2002 (asp 17)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/17), [s. 64(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/17/section/64/2), [Sch. 3 para. 20](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/17/schedule/3/paragraph/20) (with [s. 63](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2002/17/section/63))
[^key-e6b0c8d3f90debffdff1c7a15ee55b08]: Words in [s. 4(10)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/4/10/a) inserted (4.2.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [ss. 2(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/2/2), [86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2) (with [ss. 28](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/28), [83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 2(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/2/a)
[^key-ec227b5b27eb06cce12ac0de92e61580]: Word in s. 7(10) inserted (4.2.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(4)(b)(i)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/4/b/i) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/2/b)
[^key-c48493c9e3cf21224836e0d54f771301]: Words in s. 7(10) inserted (4.2.2003 for specified purposes) by [Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19), [s. 86(1)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/1/a)[(2)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/86/2), [Sch. 3 para. 11(4)(b)(ii)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/schedule/3/paragraph/11/4/b/ii) (with [s. 83(6)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/19/section/83/6)); [S.I. 2003/192](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192), [art. 2(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/192/article/2/b)
[^key-c779506ccb6ccf15fb4e7f23593d74aa]: Ss. 29-41B modified by [The Child Support (Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 2000/3186)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3186), [reg. 16(2A)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2000/3186/regulation/16/2A) (as inserted (21.2.2003) by [S.I. 2003/328](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/328), [regs. 1(3)(a)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/328/regulation/1/3/a), [9(7)(b)](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/328/regulation/9/7/b))
[^M_P_355fcfc8-764c-430d-a3e3-8132c3eda4f4]: S. 58(2): 17.6.1992 appointed for specified provisions and purposes by [S.I. 1992/1431](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1431), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1431/article/2), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1431/schedule) S. 58: 1.9.1992 appointed for specified provisions by [S.I. 1992/1938](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1938), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/1938/article/2) S. 58(2)-(6): 5.4.1993 appointed for specified provisions by [S.I. 1992/2644](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2644), [art. 2](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2644/article/2) (with transitional provisions in [art. 3](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2644/article/3), [Sch.](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/2644/schedule))
#### Right of child in Scotland to apply for assessment.
#### Right of child in Scotland to apply for calculation.
##### 27A
- (1) This section applies in any case where—
- (a) an application for a maintenance assessment has been made or a maintenance assessment is in force;
- (b) scientific tests have been carried out (otherwise than under a direction or in response to a request) in relation to bodily samples obtained from a person who is alleged to be a parent of a child with respect to whom the application or assessment is made;
- (a) an application for a maintenance calculation has been made or treated as made or a maintenance calculation is in force;
- (b) scientific tests have been carried out (otherwise than under a direction or in response to a request) in relation to bodily samples obtained from a person who is alleged to be a parent of a child with respect to whom the application or calculation is made or, as the case may be, treated as made;
- (c) the results of the tests do not exclude the alleged parent from being one of the child’s parents; and
@@ -2966,11 +3066,11 @@
##### 41B
- (1) This section applies where it appears to the Secretary of State that an absent parenta non-resident parent has made a payment by way of child support maintenance which amounts to an overpayment by him of that maintenance and that—
- (a) it would not be possible for the absent parentnon-resident parent to recover the amount of the overpayment by way of an adjustment of the amount payable under a maintenance assessment; or
- (b) it would be inappropriate to rely on an adjustment of the amount payable under a maintenance assessment as the means of enabling the absent parentnon-resident parent to recover the amount of the overpayment.
- (1) This section applies where it appears to the Secretary of State that a non-resident parent has made a payment by way of child support maintenance which amounts to an overpayment by him of that maintenance and that—
- (a) it would not be possible for the non-resident parent to recover the amount of the overpayment by way of an adjustment of the amount payable under a maintenance calculation; or
- (b) it would be inappropriate to rely on an adjustment of the amount payable under a maintenance calculation as the means of enabling the non-resident parent to recover the amount of the overpayment.
- (1A) This section also applies where the non-resident parent has made a voluntary payment and it appears to the Secretary of State—
@@ -2980,7 +3080,7 @@
and, in a case falling within paragraph (b), it also appears to him that subsection (1)(a) or (b) applies.
- (2) The Secretary of State may make such payment to the absent parentnon-resident parent by way of reimbursement, or partial reimbursement, of the overpayment as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
- (2) The Secretary of State may make such payment to the non-resident parent by way of reimbursement, or partial reimbursement, of the overpayment as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
- (3) Where the Secretary of State has made a payment under this section he may, in such circumstances as may be prescribed, require the relevant person to pay to him the whole, or a specified proportion, of the amount of that payment.
@@ -2992,7 +3092,7 @@
- (a) one or more overpayments of child support maintenance are being reimbursed to the Secretary of State by the relevant person; and
- (b) child support maintenance has continued to be payable by the absent parentnon-resident parent concerned to the person with care concerned, or again becomes so payable.
- (b) child support maintenance has continued to be payable by the non-resident parent concerned to the person with care concerned, or again becomes so payable.
- (7) For the purposes of this section—
@@ -3042,27 +3142,7 @@
##### 28I
- (1) In the case of an application for a departure direction relating to a maintenance assessment which was made before the coming into force of section 28A, the period within which the application must be made shall be such period as may be prescribed.
- (2) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for applications for departure directions to be dealt with according to an order determined in accordance with the regulations.
- (3) The regulations may, for example, provide for—
- (a) applications relating to prescribed descriptions of maintenance assessment, or
- (b) prescribed descriptions of application,
to be dealt with before applications relating to other prescribed descriptions of assessment or (as the case may be) other prescribed descriptions of application.
- (4) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—
- (a) enabling applications for departure directions made before the coming into force of section 28A to be considered even though that section is not in force;
- (b) for the determination of any such application as if section 28A and the other provisions of this Act relating to departure directions were in force; and
- (c) as to the effect of any departure direction given before the coming into force of section 28A.
- (5) Regulations under section 28G(4) may not provide for a departure direction to have effect from a date earlier than that on which that section came into force.
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### Variations
@@ -3138,7 +3218,7 @@
- (c) if the application for the maintenance calculation was made under section 7, the child who made the application.
#### Default and interim maintenance decisions.
#### Decisions superseding earlier decisions
##### 28E
@@ -3152,9 +3232,9 @@
- (3) In determining whether to agree to a variation, the Secretary of State shall take into account any representations made to him—
- (a) by the person with care or absent parentnon-resident parent concerned; or
- (b) where the application for the current assessment was made under section 7, by either of them or the child concerned.
- (a) by the person with care or non-resident parent concerned; or
- (b) where the application for the current calculation was made under section 7, by either of them or the child concerned.
- (4) In determining whether to agree to a variation, no account shall be taken of the fact that—
@@ -3424,7 +3504,7 @@
##### 28H
Schedule 4C shall have effect for applying sections 16, 17, 20 and 28ZA to 28ZC to decisions with respect to departure directions.
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### Decisions and appeals dependent on other cases
@@ -3432,9 +3512,9 @@
- (1) This section applies where—
- (a) a decision by the Secretary of State falls to be made under section 11, 12, 16 or 17 in relation to a maintenance assessment; and
- (b) an appeal is pending against a decision given in relation to a different maintenance assessment by a Child Support Commissioner or a court.
- (a) a decision by the Secretary of State falls to be made under section 11, 12, 16 or 17 or with respect to a reduced benefit decision under section 46; and
- (b) an appeal is pending against a decision given in relation to a different matter by a Child Support Commissioner or a court.
- (2) If the Secretary of State considers it possible that the result of the appeal will be such that, if it were already determined, it would affect the decision in some way—
@@ -3462,7 +3542,7 @@
- (1) This section applies where—
- (a) an appeal (“appeal A”) in relation to a decision falling within section 20(1) or (3), or an assessment falling within section 20(2), is made to an appeal tribunal, or from an appeal tribunal to a Child Support Commissioner; and
- (a) an appeal (“*appeal A*”) in relation to a decision or the imposition of a requirement falling within section 20(1) is made to an appeal tribunal, or from an appeal tribunal to a Child Support Commissioner; and
- (b) an appeal (“appeal B”) is pending against a decision given in a different case by a Child Support Commissioner or a court.
@@ -3488,7 +3568,7 @@
- (ii) the issues arising on appeal B had been decided in the way that was most unfavourable to the appellant.
In this subsection “the appellant” means the person who appealed or, as the case may be, first appealed against the decision or assessment mentioned in subsection (1)(a).
In this subsection “the appellant” means the person who appealed or, as the case may be, first appealed against the decision or the imposition of the requirement mentioned in subsection (1)(a).
- (5) Where the appeal tribunal or Child Support Commissioner acts in accordance with subsection (4)(b), following the determination of appeal B the Secretary of State shall, if appropriate, make a decision (under section 17) superseding the decision of the tribunal or Child Support Commissioner in accordance with that determination.
@@ -3522,11 +3602,11 @@
- (b) after the date of the relevant determination a decision falls to be made by the Secretary of State in accordance with that determination (or would, apart from this section, fall to be so made)—
- (i) with respect to an application for a maintenance assessment (made after the commencement date);
- (ii) as to whether to revise, under section 16, a decision (made after the commencement date) with respect to such an assessment; or
- (iii) on an application under section 17 (made after the commencement date) for a decision with respect to such an assessment to be superseded.
- (i) with respect to an application for a maintenance calculation (made after the commencement date) or one treated as having been so made, or under section 46 as to the reduction of benefit;
- (ii) as to whether to revise, under section 16, any decision (made after the commencement date) referred to in section 16(1A); or
- (iii) on an application under section 17 (made after the commencement date) for any decision (made after the commencement date) referred to in section 17(1).
- (2) This section does not apply where the decision of the Secretary of State mentioned in subsection (1)(b)—
@@ -3534,7 +3614,7 @@
- (b) is one made in pursuance of section 28ZB(3) or (5).
- (3) In so far as the decision relates to a person’s liability in respect of a period before the date of the relevant determination, it shall be made as if the adjudicating authority’s decision had been found by the Commissioner or court not to have been erroneous in point of law.
- (3) In so far as the decision relates to a person’s liability or the reduction of a person’s benefit in respect of a period before the date of the relevant determination, it shall be made as if the adjudicating authority’s decision had been found by the Commissioner or court not to have been erroneous in point of law.
- (4) Subsection (1)(a) shall be read as including a case where—
@@ -3552,7 +3632,7 @@
- (6) In this section—
- “adjudicating authority” means the Secretary of State, or a child support officer;
- “adjudicating authority” means the Secretary of State, or a child support officer or, in the case of a decision made on a referral under section 28D(1)(b), an appeal tribunal;
- “the commencement date” means the date of the coming into force of section 44 of the Social Security Act 1998; and
@@ -3604,7 +3684,7 @@
- (2) Regulations may also make provision as respects matters arising out of the revision under section 16, or on appeal, of any such decision as is mentioned in subsection (1).
- (3) Any reference in this section to section 16, 17 or 20 includes a reference to that section as extended by Schedule 4C.
- (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
## SCHEDULE 4C
@@ -3612,141 +3692,41 @@
##### 1
Section 16 shall apply in relation to—
- (a) any decision of the Secretary of State with respect to a departure direction, a reduced benefit direction or a person’s liability under section 43;
- (b) any decision of the Secretary of State under section 17 as extended by paragraph 2; and
- (c) any decision of an appeal tribunal on a referral under section 28D(1)(b),
as it applies in relation to any decision of the Secretary of State under section 11, 12 or 17.
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### Decisions superseding earlier decisions
##### 2
- (1) Section 17 shall apply in relation to—
- (a) any decision of the Secretary of State with respect to a departure direction, a reduced benefit direction or a person’s liability under section 43;
- (b) any decision of the Secretary of State under section 17 as extended by this sub-paragraph; and
- (c) any decision of an appeal tribunal on a referral under section 28D(1)(b),
whether as originally made or as revised under section 16 as extended by paragraph 1, as it applies in relation to any decision of the Secretary of State under section 11, 12 or 17, whether as originally made or as revised under section 16.
- (2) Section 17 shall apply in relation to any decision of an appeal tribunal under section 20 as extended by paragraph 3 as it applies in relation to any decision of an appeal tribunal under section 20.
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### Appeals to appeal tribunals
##### 3
- (1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), section 20 shall apply—
- (a) in relation to a qualifying person who is aggrieved by any decision of the Secretary of State with respect to a departure direction; and
- (b) in relation to any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Secretary of State—
- (i) with respect to a reduced benefit direction; or
- (ii) with respect to a person’s liability under section 43,
as it applies in relation to a person whose application for a maintenance assessment is refused or to such a person as is mentioned in subsection (2) of section 20.
- (2) On an appeal under section 20 as extended by sub-paragraph (1)(a), the appeal tribunal shall—
- (a) consider the matter—
- (i) as if it were exercising the powers of the Secretary of State in relation to the application in question; and
- (ii) as if it were subject to the duties imposed on him in relation to that application;
- (b) have regard to any representations made to it by the Secretary of State; and
- (c) confirm the decision or replace it with such decision as the tribunal considers appropriate.
- (3) No appeal shall lie under section 20 as extended by sub-paragraph (1)(b)(i) unless the amount of the person’s benefit is reduced in accordance with the reduced benefit direction; and the time within which such an appeal may be brought shall run from the date of the notification of the reduction.
- (4) In sub-paragraph (1) “qualifying person” means—
- (a) the person with care, or absent parentnon-resident parent, with respect to whom the current assessment was made; or
- (b) where the application for the current assessment was made under section 7, either of those persons or the child concerned.
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### Decisions and appeals dependent on other cases
##### 4
- (1) Section 28ZA shall also apply where—
- (a) a decision falls to be made—
- (i) with respect to a departure direction, a reduced benefit direction or a person’s liability under section 43, by the Secretary of State; or
- (ii) with respect to a departure direction, by an appeal tribunal on a referral under section 28D(1)(b); and
- (b) an appeal is pending against a decision given with respect to a different direction by a Child Support Commissioner or a court.
- (2) Section 28ZA as it applies by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) shall have effect as if the reference in subsection (3) to section 16 were a reference to that section as extended by paragraph 1.
- (3) Section 28ZA as it applies by virtue of sub-paragraph (1)(a)(ii) shall have effect as if—
- (a) in subsection (2)—
- (i) for the words “the Secretary of State” there were substituted the words “the appeal tribunal”; and
- (ii) for the word “he”, in both places where it occurs, there were substituted the word “it”; and
- (b) in subsection (3)—
- (i) for the words “the Secretary of State” there were substituted the words “the appeal tribunal”;
- (ii) for the word “he” there were substituted the words “the Secretary of State”; and
- (iii) for the word “his” there were substituted the words “the tribunal's”.
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##### 5
- (1) Section 28ZB shall also apply where—
- (a) an appeal is made to an appeal tribunal under section 20 as extended by paragraph 3; and
- (b) an appeal is pending against a decision given in a different case by a Child Support Commissioner or a court.
- (2) Section 28ZB as it applies by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) shall have effect as if any reference to section 16 or section 17 were a reference to that section as extended by paragraph 1 or, as the case may be, paragraph 2.
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### Cases of error
##### 6
- (1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2) below, section 28ZC shall also apply where—
- (a) the effect of the determination, whenever made, of an appeal to a Child Support Commissioner or the court (“the relevant determination”) is that the adjudicating authority’s decision out of which the appeal arose was erroneous in point of law; and
- (b) after the date of the relevant determination a decision falls to be made by the Secretary of State in accordance with that determination (or would, apart from this paragraph, fall to be so made)—
- (i) in relation to an application for a departure direction (made after the commencement date);
- (ii) as to whether to revise, under section 16 as extended by paragraph 1, a decision (made after the commencement date) in relation to a departure direction, a reduced benefit direction or a person’s liability under section 43; or
- (iii) on an application made under section 17 as extended by paragraph 2 before the date of the relevant determination (but after the commencement date) for a decision in relation to a departure direction, a reduced benefit direction or a person’s liability under section 43 to be superseded.
- (2) Section 28ZC shall not apply where the decision of the Secretary of State mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(b) above—
- (a) is one which, but for section 28ZA(2)(a) as it applies by virtue of paragraph 4(1), would have been made before the date of the relevant determination; or
- (b) is one made in pursuance of section 28ZB(3) or (5) as it applies by virtue of paragraph 5(1).
- (3) Section 28ZC as it applies by virtue of sub-paragraph (1) shall have effect as if in subsection (4), in the definition of “adjudicating authority”, at the end there were inserted the words “or, in the case of a decision made on a referral under section 28D(1)(b), an appeal tribunal”.
- (4) In this paragraph “adjudicating authority”, “the commencement date” and “the court” have the same meanings as in section 28ZC.
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##### 1A
- (1) This paragraph applies to any information which—
- (a) relates to any earnings or other income of an absent parenta non-resident parent in respect of a tax year in which he is or was a self-employed earner, and
- (a) relates to any earnings or other income of a non-resident parent in respect of a tax year in which he is or was a self-employed earner, and
- (b) is required by the Secretary of State or the Department of Health and Social Services for Northern Ireland for any purposes of this Act or any corresponding Northern Ireland legislation.
@@ -3768,7 +3748,7 @@
- (5) For the purposes of this paragraph “*self-employed earner*” and “*tax year*” have the same meaning as in Parts I to VI of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 or, in relation to Northern Ireland, the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992.
#### Determination of applications.
#### Matters to be taken into account.
### Voluntary payments
@@ -3942,7 +3922,7 @@
> (11) The power of the Court of Session by Act of Sederunt to regulate the procedure and practice in civil proceedings in the sheriff court shall include power to make, in relation to disqualification orders, provision corresponding to that which may be made by virtue of section 40A(8).
#### Arrears of child support maintenance.
#### Penalty payments.
##### 41A
@@ -3968,9 +3948,9 @@
- (6) The Secretary of State shall pay penalty payments received by him into the Consolidated Fund.
#### Jurisdiction.
#### Financial provisions.
#### Jurisdiction of courts in certain proceedings under this Act.
#### Interpretation.
### General rule
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