Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992

Type Public General Act
Publication 1992-02-13
Last updated 2026-07-29
State In force
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[^key-a575915cffd7ea354eaf2761ce44988e]: Words in s. 71(5) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Social Security (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/129), regs. 1(2), 3(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a585b08f40dcd4394ae508926488c681]: Words in s. 128E(1) substituted (1.4.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 5 para. 2(a); S.R. 2008/147, art. 2(c)

[^key-a6330c6efdb27dae3a177f5484704ad7]: Words in s. 156(a) 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. 24; S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(c)(v)(dd); S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^key-a6b173b46e7f337b713a6013c239f6bd]: Words in s. 139B(6)(a) substituted (5.12.2005) by The Civil Partnership (Pensions and Benefit Payments) (Consequential, etc. Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/434), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 10(a)

[^key-a74c813da03daa89997b5aad976fe3a9]: Sch. 4 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (14.12.2009) by Rates (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 (c. 8), s. 11(3)(b)(4), 19(1); S.R. 2009/375, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-a7aaeac66c10b5bd356864a7d5a4c6d3]: Words in s. 74(3)(b) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(8)(d), Sch. 24 para. 113(2); S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-a8da6003db6f3e91d8193b4d4cd1db3f]: Words in s. 136(1) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(8)(d), Sch. 24 para. 117(a); S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-a91e2e080151400270a545c816a6e3e1]: Words in s. 71(2)(d) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(8)(d), Sch. 24 para. 111; S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-a92f9559ce59e663e963852edc3ad6f0]: Words in s. 104ZA(2)(d) inserted (1.4.2010) by The Finance Act 2009, Section 96 and Schedule 48 (Appointed Day, Savings and Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/3054), art. 1, Sch. para. 4(b)

[^key-a9ebf7dd2961e98ef7249823f76166dd]: S. 104A extended (6.4.2003) by The Welfare Reform and Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/3147), art. 1(2), Sch. 8 para. 32(1), (2)(a); S.R. 2003/204, art. 2

[^key-aa11d5cfc9a2f84c970501eb38b3afeb]: Words in s. 103B(7) inserted (22.7.2020) by Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (c. 25), s. 272(1), Sch. 2 para. 7(d)(ii) (with Sch. 9 paras. 7, 8, 10); S.I. 2020/766, reg. 2(d)

[^key-aad105f847f86987693d231a3c2e9e75]: Words in s. 103(7) substituted (1.4.2015) by Access to Justice (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/435), art. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 10(c) (with art. 45); S.R. 2015/194, art. 2, Sch. (with art. 3)

[^key-aae039bb4d77d691fc84fba6b053309e]: S. 116D(2A) inserted (17.2.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255), arts. 1(3), 213(3) (with art. 285(5))

[^key-aafeb23f93aa881d968f5362d9dc5272]: Words in s. 101(6)(a)(b) inserted (27.9.2017) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 11; S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^key-ab311b8a28c8c2c4aa9c4427223c4f39]: Words in s. 139B(6) added (27.10.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(19)(b); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(d), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-ab53f11b55f85b914b9cfbee30e92de3]: Words in s. 138(1) inserted (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), s. 6(2), Sch. 1 para. 51(a)

[^key-ab7b6fca33a7bf9a16f6217f6a2747e2]: Words in s. 139B(6)(b) substituted (5.12.2005) by The Civil Partnership (Pensions and Benefit Payments) (Consequential, etc. Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/434), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 10(b)

[^key-ab968511d72460c15409f5440ea17c4b]: S. 135(3) excluded (6.4.2020) by The Guardians Allowance Up-rating Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/302), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-abcbd149a6d11017f5f7149613e15bf6]: S. 103(4)(aa) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Jurisdiction and Judgments (Family) (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/519), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 22(a) (with reg. 8) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1574, regs. 1, 5(2)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-abd076fbef42adb68e86a99fbae6e2a8]: Words in Sch. 4 Pt. I inserted (17.2.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 136(8); S.R. 2016/46, art. 3(5)(f)

[^key-acc10b4ab71b8872cbf238d3f24ef49f]: Words in s. 166(5) omitted (12.4.2010) by virtue of The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 18 para. 47(a) (with arts. 28-31)

[^key-acf2b3a1aa24e8ae7c6cb0f1881f6752]: S. 100(3) substituted (14.7.2008) by Child Maintenance Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 10), ss. 35(1), 41(1); S.R. 2008/291, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-afff0698025efc1772ba1205d653e64c]: S. 166(5A) inserted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Act 1998 (Devolution of Policing and Justice Functions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/976), art. 1(2), Sch. 18 para. 47(b) (with arts. 28-31)

[^key-b00e7d040d846c3d04e77711418c938a]: Words in s. 119(1) inserted (27.10.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(16); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(d), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-b013b3b1163b7c4bc7d41fe86cba8b3a]: Words in s. 167(1) added (29.6.2007) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(2)(b), Sch. 5 para. 5

[^key-b0a9858dedeb0632d4f8f3274cd1bae4]: Words in s. 117(8)(i) inserted (14.7.2004) by The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman Act 2002 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/1823), arts. 1, 13(c)(ii)

[^key-b0b9c6b6e5960b127939491ea99f6922]: S. 1(4)(ac) inserted (1.7.2008 for specified purposes, 27.7.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(2); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(a)(i)(ii)

[^key-b0bf0e3286eb8c2b83da859b640332be]: S. 109 applied (with modifications) (27.11.2006) by The Healthy Start Scheme and Day Care Food Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/478), reg. 1, Sch. 5

[^key-b1fbae9331523a05d385af88dc7b9911]: S. 2AA(2)(f) and word added (1.7.2008 for specified purposes, 27.10.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(3); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(c), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-b244c758d46bfca9e250cfab1c1eb7fb]: Word in s. 76 heading heading omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Social Security (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/129), regs. 1(2), 3(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b29d2738862a0bf0071fb5ef93f4b418]: Act modified (5.12.2005) by The Social Security (Reciprocal Agreements) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/544), art. 2, Sch. 1, 2

[^key-b3aeedf9212689e39d64638508a4204b]: Words in s. 142(4A) substituted (1.9.2004) by National Insurance Contributions and Statutory Payments Act 2004 (c. 3), s. 13, Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(c); S.I. 2004/1943, art. 5(a)(iv)

[^key-b3e0bb5ad57e755fec9255496b1a305e]: Words in s. 139B(6) inserted (20.6.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 9 para. 17; S.R. 2016/215, art. 3(2)

[^key-b442d0641073644f90bb32d0561715c2]: S. 132(5) omitted (7.6.2012) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 (c. 3), ss. 3(3), 34(3) (with s. 3(4)); S.R. 2012/233, art. 2(2)(b)

[^key-b4db7ddbd49a74fc88a9be51cfe2ae51]: Words in s. 104ZA(2)(d) inserted (1.4.2010) by The Finance Act 2009, Section 96 and Schedule 48 (Appointed Day, Savings and Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/3054), art. 1, Sch. para. 4(a)

[^key-b5577f90325e536e9333554a18e49d03]: Act modified (6.4.2016) by The Social Security (Reciprocal Agreement) (Isle of Man) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/189), arts. 1, 2, Sch.

[^key-b5a68d71069a5a39e503d202ab6fa53d]: Words in s. 72A(7) inserted (27.10.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(9); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(d), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-b5f841fe37f52089e89462643a640158]: Words in s. 156(b)(i) 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. 24; S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(c)(v)(dd); S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^key-b664c577e7a14b30d7156782a84d0f88]: S. 132A inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 5(3)(4) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), s. 5(1)

[^key-b693eedfdcace15f8100849b16f83385]: Words in s. 139C(6) inserted (20.6.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 9 para. 18; S.R. 2016/215, art. 3(2)

[^key-b6ac01f4fe89104fc6d7f3f7db4b501b]: Words in Sch. 4 Pt. I repealed (1.5.2015) by Public Authorities (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 (c. 3), s. 7(1), Sch. 2 para. 3(a), Sch. 3 (with Sch. 1 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/230, art. 2(b)(c)

[^key-b6c2938514ef3325b4a728ddcd94ee2b]: Words in s. 142(4)(a) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Finance Act 2009, Sections 101 and 102 (Interest on Late Payments and Repayments), Appointed Days and Consequential Provisions Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/992), arts. 1(1), 6

[^key-b6f6d638b0875107d5774a322397f5f5]: S. 107B expiry of earlier affecting provision 2020 c. 7, s. 42 (25.3.2022) by Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), s. 89 (with s. 90)

[^key-b70d47a1dfd0f0015298a97440b484dd]: S. 164(3) repealed (31.10.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 12 Pt. 6; S.R. 2016/234, art. 3(3)

[^key-b804cf61e50f897a8d465bf4994e20aa]: Words in s. 100(1)(b) substituted (27.10.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(10)(a); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(d), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-b875c9c2f63a14bc8c675f248267741a]: S. 102 repealed (27.10.2008) by Child Maintenance Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 10), s. 41(1), Sch. 5; S.R. 2008/399, art. 2(2)(d)(ii) (with art. 3)

[^key-b88f0c8e03ff4f3f87670c3aad5bf2ed]: S. 1(1A) excluded (coming into force in accordance with reg. 1(3) of the amending Rule) by The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseekers Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/220), regs. 1(3), 5

[^key-b9891adf847595b8281b9a5d3b2a7a05]: S. 155(4)(ae) 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. 23(4); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(c)(v)(dd); S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^key-b98b05f30b1d747dd51804b365c18c8a]: Words in s. 116D(1) substituted (17.2.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255), arts. 1(3), 213(2) (with art. 285(5))

[^key-ba4d0334ad09288673c63611e8649781]: Words in s. 118(1) inserted (6.4.2016 unless brought into operation earlier by an order under s. 53(1) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 12 para. 15

[^key-bad69cbe714919b59d4b9e4d4d876bca]: Words in s. 132(1) inserted (26.2.2003 for specified purposes, 1.4.2003 for specified purposes, 7.4.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 4 para. 9; S.I. 2003/392, art. 2 (subject to savings in art. 3)

[^key-bb04d0bce1369638653c568b0aaa5b27]: Words in s. 143(3)(b) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(1), Sch. 16 para. 29(4); S.R. 2017/44, art. 2(2) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-bb4b54f7b9f4ab0a09d315f05eafcfdf]: S. 11(1A) excluded (10.4.2006) by The Child Benefit (General) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/223), regs. 1(1), 37

[^key-bd4b1b94dd66cbc620a057a4741319b5]: Words in s. 147(6) substituted (29.6.2007) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(2)(c), Sch. 7 para. 2(4)

[^key-bdd3da3e23e81e17347430b42ae326b9]: Words in s. 136(2) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(8)(d), Sch. 24 para. 117(b); S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-be72ed61f9d8fb2808e6db326ee3d52c]: Words in s. 109B(9) substituted (1.10.2007) by The Companies Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3, Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2194), art. 1(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 69 (with art. 12)

[^key-be9de58d3191c809999a8f5c6e92c72b]: Words in s. 167(1) repealed (8.4.2003) by Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 6; S.I. 2003/962, art. 2(4)(e), Sch. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-bf054aa66939241016d43fb4085b3c6c]: S. 104ZA substituted (6.4.2005) by National Insurance Contributions and Statutory Payments Act 2004 (c. 3), ss. 8, 13; S.I. 2004/1943, art. 4(b)

[^key-bf302a582a1879fdd8c0a4434c729845]: Words in s. 165(1) inserted (13.5.2014) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2014 (c. 7), s. 18(5)(7)

[^key-bf6536b7a0a6398f32dc77868e8b6bc4]: Word in s. 103(4)(a) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/479), regs. 1(1), 67(a) (with regs. 92-95) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1493, regs. 1(1), 5(2)-(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c007641bcb042e582778393f2ef03f09]: Words in s. 116AA(1) substituted (15.3.2015 for specified purposes, 5.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Work and Families Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 1), s. 23(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(3); S.R. 2015/86, arts. 3(2)(i), 4(2)(h), 5 (with art. 7(2))

[^key-c1bd963bb863bd2479111f95a1e6baf6]: S. 5(1)(h)(hh) repealed (2.5.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 104(2); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(6)(a); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(6)(a)

[^key-c230b5f5ce8367923544e367e9e0f5ab]: Words in s. 2A(1A) substituted (2.6.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 (c. 3), s. 34(2), Sch. 1 para. 1

[^key-c2641b2ad926d228d6cb28af9052b2d0]: S. 69ZA(2)(b) repealed (29.6.2007) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(2)(d), Sch. 8

[^key-c3aae285600f27f12bf6e3816c9c12a6]: S. 1(1A) excluded (20.11.2006) by The Housing Benefit (Persons who have attained the qualifying age for state pension credit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/406), regs. 1(1), 4

[^key-c3b0ebcebb02d193dfe56df30f5de734]: Words in s. 145(6)(a) inserted (27.10.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(23); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(d), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-c3c52574fd4f047b949085538d43f1bc]: Words in Sch. 4 substituted (12.4.2010) by The Northern Ireland Court Service (Abolition and Transfer of Functions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/133), art. 1, Sch. para. 6(3) (with arts. 5-7)

[^key-c49ca0d00cce1c31231c2ae29c6914a9]: S. 155(5)(b)(c) repealed (8.4.2003) by Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 6; S.I. 2003/962, art. 2(4)(e), Sch. 2 (with art. 3)

[^key-c4db762f9d807d8efa6e8bbe8b68e63a]: S. 163(1)(zb) inserted (6.4.2016 unless brought into operation earlier by an order under s. 53(1) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 12 para. 22

[^key-c4e4a0d2d7a8dd9760378f2ea2bfb2a6]: Words in s. 5(4A)(a) substituted (15.3.2015 for specified purposes, 5.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Work and Families Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 1), s. 23(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(2); S.R. 2015/86, arts. 3(2)(i), 4(2)(h), 5 (with art. 7(2))

[^key-c52a2fb6375a7eaaae44b5a221bcbdd5]: S. 105 applied (with modifications) (27.11.2006) by The Healthy Start Scheme and Day Care Food Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/478), reg. 1, Sch. 5

[^key-c537a8b7dfa7c83b94607c42fdd3f1cb]: Words in s. 140B(3) substituted (20.6.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 9 para. 21; S.R. 2016/215, art. 3(2)

[^key-c58f341a60e06b1d776bb6d058281add]: Sch. 4 Pt. I applied (with modifications) (14.12.2009) by Rates (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 (c. 8), s. 11(1)(b)(2), 19(1); S.R. 2009/375, art. 2(2), Sch. 2

[^key-c75c2dec28ff218a50f73f6e394ed90d]: Words in s. 107(1A)(b) repealed (6.4.2005) by National Insurance Contributions and Statutory Payments Act 2004 (c. 3), ss. 10(4), 13, Sch. 2; S.I. 2004/1943, arts. 4(d), 6(b)(iii)

[^key-c780726819de03004306208d96afafd4]: Words in s. 107A(3) inserted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 42(2)(b), 87(1) (with ss. 88-90)

[^key-c79abef42423478cccfab9043b76b7a3]: S. 5(2A) repealed (2.5.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 104(4); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(6)(a)

[^key-c7ff0fc6edcc40fd584220033579de29]: Words in s. 117(10)(c) substituted for (i) and (ii) (30.6.2005) by The Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 (Consequential Modifications) (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/1790), arts. 1(1), 4

[^key-c84cdc0ab32812f8efda6be3489456a5]: Words in s. 101(1) inserted (27.9.2017) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 11; S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^key-c96d0b34074d964756a291222cbe01d4]: Words in s. 115C(2) omitted (1.4.2009) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions and Revenue and Customs Appeals Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/56), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 176(2)

[^key-cb79b9b7844de2e02a2a7b8996137604]: S. 147(3A) inserted (29.6.2007) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), ss. 51(4), 60(2)(a)

[^key-cbf165a08cae6ccac624b681f45c2c7e]: S. 142(4ZA) repealed (1.9.2004) by National Insurance Contributions and Statutory Payments Act 2004 (c. 3), s. 13, Sch. 1 para. 4(3)(a), Sch. 2; S.I. 2004/1943, art. 5(a)(iv)

[^key-cc985bbe7ab7d028f17969dc95dd50fc]: Words in s. 165(3) inserted (26.2.2003 for specified purposes, 1.4.2003 for specified purposes, 7.4.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21), s. 61, Sch. 4 para. 10; S.I. 2003/392, art. 2 (subject to savings in art. 3)

[^key-ccbe534f63ee8e825969ba7f8b8525b5]: Words in s. 3 inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(8)(d), Sch. 24 para. 108(a); S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-cd132bfed52e1977b0c1d82c992cc7c6]: Words in s. 116AA(1) substituted (23.3.2022) by Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (c. 5), ss. 4, 5(5)(6), Sch. Pt. 1 para. 11; S.R. 2022/136, arts. 2, 3

[^key-cd1b1ffdc68a42201664848cac5768b1]: Words in s. 145(1)(a)(iii) inserted (20.6.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 9 para. 22; S.R. 2016/215, art. 3(2)

[^key-cd3433a764bcc4289944767030816ad2]: Words in s. 135A(1)(a) substituted (6.4.2016 unless brought into operation earlier by an order under s. 53(1) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 12 para. 18(2)(a)

[^key-cd5ee1d121074710c9993ebaa19b55e0]: Words in s. 158B(8) substituted (1.10.2011) by Postal Services Act 2011 (c. 5), s. 93(2)(3), Sch. 12 para. 144(b); S.I. 2011/2329, art. 3

[^key-cddbc3d9d3f8e6e1eebd3384bf653590]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 7 substituted (10.3.2022 for specified purposes, 10.5.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(b)(ii), Sch. 2 para. 12(a)

[^key-ce875f40d50582fa4be18c90647734c9]: S. 140A(3)(aa) inserted (20.6.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 9 para. 20; S.R. 2016/215, art. 3(2)

[^key-ce8948bad942662acb4ea5bf83e9d29d]: Words in s. 128F(1) substituted (1.4.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 5 para. 3(2)(a); S.R. 2008/147, art. 2(c)

[^key-cf1152343b244d2c0ded64ec0c4503db]: Words in s. 107A(1)(c) inserted (temp.) (25.3.2020) by virtue of Coronavirus Act 2020 (c. 7), ss. 42(2)(a), 87(1) (with ss. 88-90)

[^key-cf345e3b2d1b2cbe7a5ad759f3f2b210]: Words in s. 156(a) inserted (20.6.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 9 para. 25; S.R. 2016/215, art. 3(2)

[^key-cf5518e1e53846b197dd6d4aeea45a75]: S. 107 extended (20.11.2006) by The Housing Benefit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/405), regs. 1(1), 110

[^key-cf7339c55ffaeaab530011b5c0656618]: S. 117 applied (with modifications) (27.11.2006) by The Healthy Start Scheme and Day Care Food Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/478), reg. 1, Sch. 5

[^key-d01287924253e5140ed3918787c836fd]: Words in s. 2AA(7) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(8)(d), Sch. 24 para. 107; S.I. 2005/3255, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-d0a763bc6c355315351249c4adbbe848]: Words in s. 50(1) substituted (12.4.2010) by Northern Ireland Act 2009 (c. 3), s. 5(7), Sch. 4 para. 24(2) (with Sch. 5 para. 16); S.I. 2010/812, art. 2

[^key-d0beb0d9ee20fd78ab4bd3e3c7eb581c]: Words in s. 5(1)(k) inserted (2.5.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 103(5); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(6)(a)

[^key-d10110d6a1bb115fa91a5d3d56f160a7]: Sch. 2 para. 1(4) repealed (3.4.2006) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2006/124, art. 2, Sch. para. 11(i)

[^key-d18b8d59350bcf5c1e90718287ff317f]: Words in Sch. 4 Pt. I inserted (31.3.2017) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 8 para. 4; S.R. 2016/411, art. 3(2)(b)

[^key-d19f70425fd1686fa3a3897bd540e809]: Word in s. 128F(2)(a) inserted (1.4.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 5 para. 3(3); S.R. 2008/147, art. 2(c)

[^key-d27e93867e41172ec0ec4f6d64d98e63]: S. 115CA(1)(hk) inserted (20.6.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 9 para. 11; S.R. 2016/215, art. 3(2)

[^key-d318a02a2614d4d04c5317a7b5e3722a]: S. 73(7) applied (with modifications) (1.4.2007) by The Rate Relief (Qualifying Age) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/203), regs. 1(1), 31

[^key-d31e2f4ecad444f40d1abde91858a5a8]: Words in s. 117(6A) substituted (29.6.2007) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(2)(c), Sch. 7 para. 2(2)

[^key-d38716243b6e254a09a55cdb9d6d0554]: Words in s. 109A(1) inserted (4.4.2016 for specified purposes, 2.5.2016 for specified purposes, 22.6.2016 otherwise except in relation to universal credit, 27.9.2017 in so far as not already in force) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 109(3); S.R. 2016/46, art. 4(a); S.R. 2016/215, arts. 2(6)(b), 3(3); S.R. 2017/190, art. 3(1)(2)(e)

[^key-d3bd3bcf47c3a6978780eea871b29d68]: S. 117(8)(gd)-(gf) inserted (1.4.2015) by Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 (c. 2), s. 49(1), Sch. 12 para. 30(b); S.I. 2015/841, art. 3(x) (with Sch. para. 2) (as amended (27.6.2016) by S.I. 2016/675, art. 2)

[^key-d4010df11fbab3fed8d3d2348c2616bf]: Words in s. 139C(6) inserted (28.9.2016) by The Pensions (2015 Act) (Consequential Amendments) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/353), arts. 1(a), 2(5)(b)

[^key-d459a37f0afa1d03dcee10eab29c54cb]: S. 135(3) excluded (6.4.2020) by The Social Security Benefits Up-rating Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/41), regs. 1(1), 2

[^key-d4a660208f9eaa9f0f6312b865b9ce80]: S. 69(11)(za) inserted (6.4.2016 unless brought into operation earlier by an order under s. 53(1) of the amending Act) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 12 para. 11

[^key-d55de386e95611e867b9aa272592c173]: S. 147(3)(a) substituted (29.6.2007) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), ss. 51(3)(a), 60(2)(a)

[^key-d564da344f7a11305977d39365226700]: Words in Sch. 5 para. 3 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. 28

[^key-d627797ef844cc3825dc6c36f803fc91]: S. 132 modified (13.10.2016) by The Welfare Reform and Work (Northern Ireland) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/999), arts. 2(2)(c), 8(2)

[^key-d69542118d461190b5ebfa272ee3da99]: Words in s. 167(1)(a) added (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(1), Sch. 16 para. 33; S.R. 2017/44, art. 2(2) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-d6bc1934d4c95b0b3e6e310ffcbf0419]: S. 110(6) omitted (13.1.2020) by virtue of The Marriage (Same-sex Couples) and Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1514), regs. 1(2), 67(1) (with regs. 6-9, 67(3))

[^key-d70102aaaffde17f149bfaf8e875a24d]: S. 1(1A) excluded by SR 2008/280 reg. 2A (as inserted (6.4.2009) by The Social Security (National Insurance Number Information: Exemption) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/90), regs. 1(1), 11)

[^key-d790d5373e5e6c983335409440fdbc8a]: S. 69(9A)-(9C) 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(1); S.R. 2016/215, arts. 2(6)(c), 3(3)

[^key-d7d6643c4262e110c3cca3a264e1cb26]: Words in s. 167(1) inserted (1.7.2008 for specified purposes, 27.7.2008 in so far as not already in force) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(28)(c); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(a)(i)(ii)

[^key-d85b801f3557b3af332c75b4af650c6d]: Words in s. 109A(8) inserted (4.4.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), arts. 2(2), 115(7); S.R. 2016/46, art. 4(b)

[^key-d8a7142f1252a65cc28322694accfe4d]: Words in s. 155(3)(b) substituted (16.12.2020) by The Social Security Co-ordination (Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation and Related Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1508), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(3)(b)

[^key-d9631e6e1924972543a528e64d6c0863]: Words in s. 115E(2) repealed (17.2.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 12 Pt. 12; S.R. 2016/46, art. 3(6)(c)

[^key-d9e76bcb41793100c4edbbcf34c76daa]: Words in s. 165(3) inserted (13.5.2014) by National Insurance Contributions Act 2014 (c. 7), s. 18(6)(7)

[^key-da0d02d420d86cbd9b466e17ed58749e]: Words in s. 71(2)(c) repealed (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), s. 6(2), Sch. 1 para. 47, Sch. 2 Pt. 2

[^key-da26f9e0c01eaafe492246bc00266915]: Words in s. 2A(1)(b)(i) substituted (13.8.2010) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 13), ss. 29(2)(b), 36(1)(l)

[^key-da89529630e0d349ed0708dbb334fa34]: Words in s. 167(1) substituted (2.5.2016 for specified purposes, 20.6.2016 in so far as not already in force) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 9 para. 29; S.R. 2016/215, arts. 2(5)(h)(ii), 3(2)

[^key-dabc75420bea45fdff4949d02902902b]: Words in s. 5(5) inserted (2.5.2016) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 5(b); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(aa)(c)(v)

[^key-daf9dd18c889346a8c143ff15ce4a72c]: Words in s. 101(4)(5) inserted (27.9.2017) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 11; S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(g)(ii)

[^key-db34f44eb99f11dfad766c2bfd0df713]: S. 140B inserted (27.10.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 3 para. 4(21); S.R. 2008/276, art. 2(2)(d), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-db80feeafce94d0837beebf91dabf670]: Word in s. 125(1) substituted (5.12.2005) by The Civil Partnership (Pensions and Benefit Payments) (Consequential, etc. Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/434), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 8(a)

[^key-db87b37b9a92c2f19541b311c14d4e53]: Words in s. 76 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Social Security (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/129), regs. 1(2), 3(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-dc7bd11ff7bcd488d366f6991959f433]: S. 115CA(1)(hm) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(1), Sch. 16 para. 26; S.R. 2017/44, art. 2(2) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-ddbfb05aeca91aeab3842ee2453efbad]: Words in s. 128G(3) inserted (1.4.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 5 para. 4(3); S.R. 2008/147, art. 2(c)

[^key-dfacb2a7d1be1e9765b390541019d6f4]: Words in s. 155(1)(a) inserted (16.12.2020) by The Social Security Co-ordination (Revocation of Retained Direct EU Legislation and Related Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1508), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 2(2)(a)

[^key-dfccbedc2f0a70bc3ba1d9c0a77df4a0]: Words in s. 128F(4) inserted (1.4.2008) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2007 (c. 2), s. 60(1), Sch. 5 para. 3(4); S.R. 2008/147, art. 2(c)

[^key-e001cfba89f67be5c2cccd4e156c7bc3]: Words in s. 149(5) inserted (2.5.2016 for specified purposes) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 2 para. 22(b); S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(c)(v)(dd)

[^key-e04f12e7dc6de4cf4f435f972c8bc0ab]: Words in s. 2A(8) inserted (13.8.2010) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 13), ss. 3(2)(b), 36(1)(b)

[^key-e0bd09d735d058899b8fefbc6f939228]: S. 5(2)(zc) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(1), Sch. 16 para. 24; S.R. 2017/44, art. 2(2) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-e1336d0c1a0838936b036bbafbd32dfe]: S. 10 repealed (28.11.2016 for specified purposes) by The Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/2006), art. 2(2), Sch. 12 Pt. 7; S.R. 2016/411, art. 2(3)(b) (with art. 4)

[^key-e15d76e90fb2afd556a9fd216ec3ceb0]: Words in s. 143(1)(zb) inserted (6.4.2017) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(1), Sch. 16 para. 29(2); S.R. 2017/44, art. 2(2) (with arts. 3, 4)

[^key-e1974cd4e0cd85f8f4ebc81f2824a052]: S. 142(5)(ea) inserted (12.10.2015) by Pensions Act 2014 (c. 19), s. 56(1), Sch. 15 para. 22(2); S.I. 2015/1670, art. 2(b)

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