Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992

Type Public General Act
Publication 1992-02-13
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625

Heading and entries inserted (1.7.1997) by S.I. 1997/1182 (N.I. 11), art. 4(1); S.R. 1997/316, art. 2, Sch.

626

Entry in Sch. 4, Pt. I repealed (29.11.1999, otherwiseprosp.) by S.I. 1998/1506 (N.I. 10), arts. 1, 78(1)(2), Sch. 6, para. 89(a), Sch. 7; S.R. 1999/472, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 20-22) (subject to art. 2(2) of the said S.R. 1999/472)

627

Sch. 4 Pt. I: word in the entry headed “Adjudicating bodies” substituted (29.11.1999 for certain purposes, otherwiseprosp.) by S.I. 1998/1506 (N.I. 10), arts. 1, 78(1), Sch. 6 para. 89(b); S.R. 1999/472, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 20-22) (subject to art. 2(2) of the said S.R. 1999/472)

628

Sch. 4 Pt. I: in the entry headed “Adjudicating bodies” paras. (b)-(d) repealed (29.11.1999, otherwiseprosp.) by S.I. 1998/1506 (N.I. 10), arts. 1, 78(1)(2), Sch. 6, para. 89(b), Sch. 7; S.R. 1999/472, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 20-22) (subject to art. 2(2) of the said S.R. 1999/472)

630

Sch. 4 Pt. I: entries relating to the Occupational Pensions Board repealed (6.4.1997) by S.I. 1995/3213 (N.I. 22), arts. 147, 168, Sch. 3, para. 12(4), Sch. 5, Pt. III; S.R. 1997/192, art. 2

631

Sch. 4 Pt. I: words in the entry headed “The Social Fund”repealed (29.11.1999, otherwiseprosp.) by S.I. 1998/1506 (N.I. 10), arts. 1, 78(1)(2), Sch. 6, para. 89(c), Sch. 7; S.R. 1999/472, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 20-22) (subject to art. 2(2) of the said S.R. 1999/472)

632

Sch. 4 Pt. I: words in the entry headed “Former statutory bodies” inserted (29.11.1999, otherwiseprosp.) by S.I. 1998/1506 (N.I. 10), arts. 1, 78(1), Sch. 6 para. 89(d); S.R. 1999/472, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 20-22) (subject to art. 2(2) of the said S.R. 1999/472)

633

Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 4 repealed (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/671, arts. 6, 24(3), Sch. 5 para. 6(b), Sch. 9 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 7); S.R. 1999/149, art. 2(c), Sch. 2 (subject to arts. 3-6 of the said S.R.)

634

Sch. 5 para. 4 substituted (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/671, art. 6, Sch. 5 para. 51(2) (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 7); S.R. 1999/149, art. 2(c), Sch. 2 (subject to arts. 3-6 of the said S.R.)

635

Sch. 5 para. 5 repealed (1.4.1999) by S.I. 1999/671, arts. 6, 24(3), Sch. 5 para. 51(3), Sch. 9 Pt. I (subject to transitional provisions in Sch. 7); S.R. 1999/149, art. 2(c), Sch. 2 (subject to arts. 3-6 of the said S.R.)

636

Words in Sch. 5 para. 8 omitted (6.4.1995) by virtue of S.R. 1995/69, art. 6(2)(c)

637

Sch. 5A inserted (2.12.1999) by 1998 c. 47, s. 89(8) (with s. 95); S.I. 1999/3209, art. 2, Sch.

646

Words in Sch. 7 para. 2(1) substituted (29.11.1999 for certain purposes, otherwiseprosp.) by S.I. 1998/1506 (N.I. 10), arts. 1, 78(1), Sch. 6, para. 91(1); S.R. 1999/472, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 20-22) (subject to art. 2(2) of the said S.R. 1999/472)

647

Words in Sch. 7, para. 2(2) substituted (29.11.1999 for certain purposes, otherwiseprosp.) by S.I. 1998/1506 (N.I. 10), arts. 1, 78(1), Sch. 6, para. 91(2); S.R. 1999/472, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 (with arts. 20-22) (subject to art. 2(2) of the said S.R. 1999/472)

649

Words in Sch. 7 para. 4 substituted (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 4 (N.I.), s. 58, Sch. 6 para. 9 (with s. 66(6)); S.R. 2001/141, art. 2(1), Sch. Pt. I

654

S. 103BA inserted (24.2.2003) by 2001 c. 17 (N.I.) , ss. 2(1), 17(1); S.R. 2002/406, art. 2(2)

658

S. 1(4)(ab) inserted (2.12.2002 for specified purposes, 7.4.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 11, 21(2), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 2; S.R. 2002/366, art. 2; S.R. 2003/211, art. 2(a)

659

Words in s. 2A(2)(f) substituted (21.10.2002 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.4.2003) by The Deregulation (Carer's Allowance) Order (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. 2002/321), art. 2(2)(b)(i)

660

S. 2AA inserted (10.9.2003) by Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 10), ss. 5, 9(1); S.R. 2003/396, art. 2

661

Words in s. 2AA(2)(e) substituted (21.10.2002 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.4.2003) by The Deregulation (Carer's Allowance) Order (Northern Ireland) 2002 (S.R. 2002/321), arts. 1(1)(b), 2(2)(b)(ii)

665

Words in s. 72(1)(b) substituted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(a); S.R. 2002/366, art. 2; S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

666

Words in s. 72(2)(b) substituted (2.12.2002 for specified purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(b); S.R. 2002/366, art. 2; S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

668

Words in s. 115D(3) substituted (9.9.2002) by Employment Act 2002 (c. 22), s. 50, Sch. 6 para. 12(c); S.I. 2002/2256, art. 2

670

Words in s. 116AA(1) substituted (8.12.2002) by The Employment (Northern Ireland) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/2836 (N.I. 2), art. 17(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(2); S.R. 2002/356, art. 2, Sch. 1 Pt. II

671

Words in s. 116C(1) inserted (19.11.2002) by Social Security Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 10), s. 6(2)(a); S.R. 2002/351 {art. 2(a)}

675

Words in s. 118(1) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), s. 14, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 13; S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(1)(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

676

Words in s. 119(1) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), s. 14, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 14; S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(1)(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

677

S. 103B(6)(7) inserted (23.12.2002 for specified purposes, otherwise prosp.) by Social Security Fraud Act (Northern-Ireland) 2001 (c. 17), s. 1(4); S.R. 2002/406, art. 2(1)(a)

680

Words in s. 142(1), and s. 142(2) repealed (8.7.2002) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2002 (c. 19), s. 7, Sch. 2 (with effect for 2003-2004 and subsequent tax years)

681

Words in s. 142(2A) substituted (8.7.2002) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2002 (c. 19), s. 6, Sch. 1 para. 34(2) (with effect for 2003-2004 and subsequent tax years)

682

Words in s. 142(4)(a) substituted (8.7.2002) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2002 (c. 19), s. 6, Sch. 1 para. 34(3) (with effect for 2003-2004 and subsequent tax years)

683

Words in s. 142(5) inserted (8.7.2002) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2002 (c. 19), s. 5(2)(a) (with effect for 2003-2004 and subsequent tax years)

684

Words in s. 142(5)(a) substituted (8.7.2002) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2002 (c. 19), s. 5(2)(b) (with effect for 2003-2004 and subsequent tax years)

685

Words in s. 142(5)(b)(c)(ca) substituted (8.7.2002) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2002 (c. 19), s. 5(2)(c) (with effect for 2003-2004 and subsequent tax years)

686

Words in s. 142(5)(f) substituted (8.7.2002) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2002 (c. 19), s. 5(2)(d) (with effect for 2003-2004 and subsequent tax years)

687

S. 142(5A) inserted (8.7.2002) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2002 (c. 19), s. 5(3) (with effect for 2003-2004 and subsequent tax years)

688

Words in s. 142(6) substituted (8.7.2002) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2002 (c. 19), s. 6, Sch. 1 para. 34(4) (with effect for 2003-2004 and subsequent tax years)

690

S. 145(5A) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 16(a); S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

691

Words in s. 145(6)(a) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 16(b); S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

693

Words in s. 148(1) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 17; S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

694

S. 149(5)(ah) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 18; S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

695

Words in s. 155(3)(a) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 19(a); S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

696

S. 155(4)(ac) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 19(b); S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

697

S. 155(5)(ab) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 19(c); S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

698

Words in s. 156(a) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 20(a); S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

699

Words in s. 156(b)(i) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 20(b); S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

700

S. 163(1)(ab) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 21; S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

701

S.167(1): definition of "the Department" substituted (9.9.2002) by Employment Act 2002 (c. 22), ss. 53, 55(2), Sch. 7 para. 17; S.I. 2002/2256, art. 2

703

S. 167(1): definition of "state pension credit" inserted (2.12.2002) for certain purposes, otherwise prosp. by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 22; S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l)

704

S. 115CA(1)(hh) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), s. 14, Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 12; S.R. 2002/366, art. 2; S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

705

S. 5(2)(ab) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 7.4.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 11, 21(2), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 3(a); S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(1)(i); S.R. 2003/211, art. 2(a)

707

S. 69(11)(ab) inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 10; S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(1)(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

715

Word in s. 104A(7) repealed (24.2.2003) by 2001 c. 17 (N.I.), ss. 16, 17(1); S.R. 2002/406, art. 2(2)(d)

716

S. 139B inserted (2.12.2002 for certain purposes, 6.10.2003 in so far as not already in force) by State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 14), ss. 14, 21(2), Sch. 2 Pt. 2 para. 15; S.R. 2002/366, art. 2(l); S.R. 2003/373, art. 2

717

S. 74(3A) inserted (7.10.1996) by S.I. 1995/2705 (N.I. 15), art. 33(2) ; S.R. 1996/401, art. 2,

718

S. 104(6)(7) modified (6.4.1996) by S.I. 1995/2705 (N.I. 15), art. 34; S.R. 1996/26, art. 2

726

Words in s. 103B(5)(a) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(8)(d), Sch. 24 para. 116; S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.

730

S. 111A modified by 2014 c. 7, s. 10A(3) (as inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 157(30) of the amending Act) by Finance Act 2016 (c. 24), s. 157(17))

735

Words in s. 135(6) inserted (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), s. 6(2), Sch. 1 para. 49

736
739

Words in s. 11(2) inserted (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), s. 6(2), Sch. 1 para. 46(3)

741

S. 117(8)(gb) omitted (1.4.2015) by virtue of Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 12 para. 30(a); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(x) (with Sch. para. 2) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2)

743

S. 145(5)(a): By Work and Families Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 1 (N.I.)), s. 23(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(5)(b); S.R. 2015/86, art.3(2)(i)(5), 4(2)(h)(5) (with art. 7(2)), it is provided that (15.3.2015 for specified purposes, 5.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) for the words "ordinary statutory paternity pay, additional statutory paternity pay or statutory adoption pay" there shall be substituted the words "statutory paternity pay, statutory adoption pay or statutory shared parental pay"

744

S. 69ZB(3) excluded (coming into force in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Overpayments and Recovery) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/224), regs. 1(3), 5

747

S. 107C inserted (21.7.2008 for specified purposes, 1.1.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), ss. 136(1), 170; S.I. 2008/3137, art. 2

754

Words in s. 118(1) inserted (2.5.2016 for specified purposes, 27.9.2017 in so far as not already in force) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 15; S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(bb)(c)(v); S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

757

Word in s. 135(1)(b) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3)(4) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), Sch. 1 para. 21

758

Words in s. 142(5)(ca) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 723(1)(a)(b) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (c. 1), s. 723, Sch. 6 para. 206(b) (with Sch. 7)

764
769

Words in s. 135A(1)(a) substituted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3)(4) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), Sch. 1 para. 22

771

Word in s. 165(7A) substituted (13.8.2010) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 13), ss. 2(4), 36(1)(a)

772

Words in s. 75(c) substituted (28.11.2016 for specified purposes, 27.9.2017 in so far as not already in force) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 8 para. 3; S.R. 2016/411, art. 2(2)(b); S.R. 2017/190, art. 3(1)(2)(i)

775

S. 74(3B)-(3D) inserted (2.5.2016 for specified purposes, 22.6.2016 otherwise except in relation to universal credit) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 110(4); S.R. 2016/215, arts. 2(6)(c), 3(3)

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