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Pensions Citation, commencement, application and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Occupational Pension Schemes (Charges and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 6th April 2022. 2 The amendments made by these Regulations apply to an occupational pension scheme in relation to the first charges year of that scheme which ends after 6th April 2022. 3 For the purposes of paragraph (2), “ charges year ” has the meaning given in regulation 2(1) of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Charges and Governance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (interpretation). Amendment of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Charges and Governance) Regulations 2 1 The Occupational Pension Schemes (Charges and Governance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4). 2 In regulation 6 (limits on charges)— a at the beginning of paragraph (4)(a) insert “subject to paragraphs (5) to (7),” ; b after paragraph (4) add— 5 Subject to paragraph (6), the flat fee charge under paragraph (4)(a) may be imposed where the value of the member’s rights under the default arrangement is more than £100. 6 The flat fee charge under paragraph (4)(a) may only be imposed to the extent that it does not reduce the value of the member’s rights under the default arrangement to less than £100. 7 The value of the member’s rights under the default arrangement for the purposes of paragraphs (5) and (6) includes the value of any rebate or refund which falls to be applied by virtue of regulation 6ZA. . 3 After regulation 6 insert— Imposition of more than one flat fee charge 6ZA 1 Paragraph (2) applies where more than one flat fee charge under regulation 6(4)(a) is imposed, under a single default arrangement, on a member in respect of a charges year. 2 The trustees or managers must, as soon as practicable, restore the value of the member’s rights under the default arrangement to the value it would have been if only one such charge had been imposed. 3 When restoring the value of the member’s rights under paragraph (2), the trustees or managers must have regard to— a the restrictions on flat fee charges imposed by regulation 5(3)(b), and b the limit specified in regulation 6(4)(a). . 4 In regulation 7(5)(b)(ii) (assessment of charges) after “is imposed” insert “or where no such fee is imposed by virtue of the operation of regulation 6(5) and (6)” . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 7th March 2022 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Pensions Citation 1 This Order may be cited as the Pension Schemes (2021 Act) (Commencement No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022. Appointed days 2 The day appointed for the coming into operation of Part 1 of the Pension Schemes Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (Master Trusts), in so far as not already in operation, is— a 16th March 2022, for the purpose only of authorising the making of regulations, and b 6th April 2022, for all other purposes. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 15th March 2022 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Local Government Citation 1 This Order may be cited as the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Extension of Provisions Relating to Local Authority Meetings) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022. Extension of expiry date 2 Section 78 of the Coronavirus Act 2020 does not expire at the time when it would otherwise expire and expires instead on 24th September 2022. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 14 March 2022 (L.S.) Anthony Carleton A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Licensing Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Licensing (Sample) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 7th April 2022. 2 In these Regulations “ the 1996 Order ” means the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996. Application 3 These Regulations apply to a local producer’s licence in accordance with Articles 52B and 52D of the 1996 Order. Sample 4 A sample of intoxicating liquor, is an amount (whether in one serving or more) which does not exceed the amount set out in the Schedule. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 2nd March 2022. (L.S.) Anthony Carleton A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Rates Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Rates (Temporary Rebate) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 1st May 2022. Temporary rebate for certain previously unoccupied hereditaments etc. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revocation 3 Article 2 of the Rates (Temporary Rebate) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) Order 2016 is revoked. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 2nd March 2022 (L.S.) Sharon Magee A senior officer of the Department of Finance
Proceeds Of Crime Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Application of Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 23rd March 2022. 2 In this order, “ the 1989 Order ” means the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 . Amendment of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Application of Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 2 1 The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Application of Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989) Order (Northern Ireland) 2016 is amended as follows. 2 In Article 2 (application of Article 17 of the 1989 Order)— a omit paragraph (3)(c). b in paragraph (5), for “and supported by an information in writing”, substitute “supported by a complaint in writing and” . c omit paragraph (9)(a). d after paragraph (10), insert— 11 In paragraph (8), omit the words “justice of the peace or”. . 3 In Article 3 (application of Article 18 of the 1989 Order) for paragraph (6), substitute— 6 In paragraph (11), after “its return”, insert the words “by the appropriate officer of the court” . . 4 In Article 4 (application of Article 23 of the 1989 Order) in paragraph (2), for “this Act”, substitute “the making of this Order” . 5 After Article 6 insert the Schedule set out in the Schedule to this Order. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Justice on 1st March 2022 Naomi R Long Minister of Justice
Licensing Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Licensing (Notice Relating to Restaurants and Guest Houses) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 7th April 2022. Form and dimensions of Notice 2 A notice under Article 51(4B) of the Licensing (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 must – a contain the information specified in the Schedule; and b be contained in a document the dimensions of which are no less than 297 mm in length and 210 mm in width. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 3rd March 2022. (L.S.) Anthony Carleton A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Employment Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 23rd March 2022. Amendment 2 For the Schedule to the Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) Order (Northern Ireland) 1999 substitute the Schedule. Revocation 3 The Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2014 is revoked. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for the Economy on 28th February 2022. Colin Jack A senior officer of the Department for the Economy
Building Regulations Citation and commencement 1 These regulations may be cited as the Building (Prescribed Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 1st April 2022. Amendment to the Building (Prescribed Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 2 The Building (Prescribed Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997 shall be amended in accordance with regulations 3 to 6. Amendment to Regulation 5 (Amount of fees) 3 Regulation 5 is amended as follows— a in regulation 5(c) for “.” substitute “;” and b after regulation 5(c) insert— d the fee set out in column (2) of Tables 1, 2 and 3 in Schedule 1 and Table 1 in Schedule 2 shall take effect beginning with 1st April 2022 and cease to have effect on 31st March 2023; and e the fee set out in column (3) of Tables 1, 2 and 3 in Schedule 1 and Table 2 in Schedule 2 shall take effect beginning with 1st April 2023. . Amendment to Regulation 15 (Transitional provisions) 4 Regulation 15 is amended as follows— a in regulation 15(1) for “8th April 2013” substitute “1st April 2022” ; and b in regulation 15(2)— i for “8th April 2013” substitute “1st April 2022” ; and ii for “these regulations” substitute “the Building (Prescribed Fees) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022” . Amendment of Schedule 1 (Fees for one or more small domestic buildings) 5 In Schedule 1 (Fees for one or more small domestic buildings)— a for Table 1, substitute Table 1 as set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations; b for Table 2, substitute Table 2 as set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations; and c for Table 3, substitute Table 3 as set out in Schedule 1 to these Regulations. Amendment of Schedule 2 (Fees for certain small buildings, extensions and alterations) 6 In Schedule 2 (Fees for certain small buildings, extensions and alterations) for the Table substitute the Tables set out in Schedule 2 to these Regulations. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 28th February 2022 Desmond C McDonnell A senior officer of the Department of Finance
Pensions Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Occupational Pension Schemes (Schemes that were Contracted-out) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 6th April 2022. 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly. Amendment of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Schemes that were Contracted-out) Regulations 2 In regulation 15(2) of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Schemes that were Contracted-out) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (fixed rate revaluation of guaranteed minimum pensions for early leavers)— a in sub-paragraph (b) for “2017.” substitute “2017 but before 6th April 2022;” ; b after sub-paragraph (b) add— c 3.25 per cent. compound, where the period of pensionable service under the scheme terminates on or after 6th April 2022. . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 9th March 2022 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Financial Assistance Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Energy Payment Support Scheme (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 10th March 2022. Amendment to the Energy Payment Support Scheme Regulations 2 1 The Energy Payment Support Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 are amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 After paragraph 5 of the Schedule (appeals) insert— Payment to be disregarded for social security 5A No account shall be taken of eligibility for an Energy Payment in considering a person’s entitlement to a payment under any of the following social security benefits: a income support; b jobseekers allowance; c employment and support allowance; d universal credit; or e state pension credit. . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 09th March 2022 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities The Executive Office approves these Regulations. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Executive Office on 09th March 2022 (L.S.) Neill Jackson A senior officer of the Executive Office
Domestic Abuse Citation and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (Commencement No. 1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022. 2 In this Order “ the 2021 Act ” means the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021. Appointed Day 2 The day appointed for the coming into operation of the following provisions of the 2021 Act is 21st February 2022— a Section 1 (The domestic abuse offence); b Section 2 (What amounts to abusive behaviour); c Section 3 (Impact of behaviour on victim); d Section 4 (Meaning of behaviour etc.); e Section 5 (Meaning of personal connection); f Section 6 (Establishing connection by notice); g Section 7 (How notice is to be served); h Section 8 (Aggravation where victim is under 18); i Section 9 (Aggravation where relevant child is involved); j Section 10 (Behaviour occurring outside the UK); k Section 11 (Exception where responsibility for children); l Section 12 (Defence on grounds of reasonableness); m Section 13 (Alternative available for conviction); n Section 14 (Penalty for the offence); o Section 15 (Aggravation as to domestic abuse); p Section 16 (What amounts to the aggravation); q Section 17 (Exception regarding the aggravation); r Section 18 (Meaning of personal connection); s Section 19 (Establishing connection by notice) t Section 20 (How notice is to be served); u Section 21 (Meaning of ill-treatment etc. in offence provision); v Section 22 (No right to claim trial by jury); w Section 23 (Special measures directions); x Section 24 (Prohibition of cross-exanimation in person); y Section 25 (Meaning of offence involving domestic abuse etc.); z Section 26 (Information-sharing with schools etc.); aa Section 27 (Protective measures for victims of abuse); bb Section 30 (Guidance about domestic abuse); cc Section 31 (Guidance on data collection); dd Section 32 (Training within relevant bodies); ee Section 34 (Report on the operation of this Part); ff Section 35 (Factors relevant to residence and contact orders); Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Justice on 18th February 2022. Naomi Long Minister of Justice
Domestic Abuse Citation and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (Commencement No. 2) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022. 2 In this Order “the 2021 Act” means the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021. Appointed Day 2 The day appointed for the coming into operation of the following provisions of the 2021 Act is 22 February 2022— a Section 28 (Eligibility for victims of civil legal aid) Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Justice on 22 February 2022 Naomi Long Minister of Justice
Criminal Law Citation and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (Commencement No. 1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022. 2 In this Order “ the 2021 Act ” means the Domestic Abuse Act 2021. Appointed Day 2 The day appointed for the coming into operation of the following provisions of the 2021 Act is 21st February 2022. a Section 73 (Offences against the person committed outside the UK: Northern Ireland); b 74(3) (Amendments relating to offences committed outside the UK); c Part 3 of Schedule 3. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Justice on 17th February 2022 Naomi Long Minister of Justice
Social Security Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security Benefits (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 3rd March 2022. Amendment of the Social Security Benefits (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations 2 Omit paragraph (2) of regulation 1 of the Social Security Benefits (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 24th February 2022 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Rates Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on the day after the day on which it is affirmed by resolution of the Assembly. Application 2 This Order shall apply in respect of the year ending 31st March 2023. Regional Rates 3 1 The regional rate to be levied on the rateable net annual values of hereditaments shall be 27.90 pence in the pound. 2 The regional rate to be levied on the rateable capital values of hereditaments shall be 0.4574 pence in the pound. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 18th February 2022 (L.S.) Sharon Magee A senior officer of the Department of Finance
Rates Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Rates (Small Business Hereditament Relief) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 15th March 2022. Definition of “qualifying year” 2 In the definition of “qualifying year” in regulation 2 of the Rates (Small Business Hereditament Relief) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010 for the words “1st April 2022” there shall be substituted the words “1st April 2023” . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 18th February 2022 Sharon Magee A senior officer of the Department of Finance
Rates Citation and Commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Rate Relief (Lone Pensioner Allowance) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 1st April 2022. Amendment of the Rate Relief (Lone Pensioner Allowance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 2 1 The Rate Relief (Lone Pensioner Allowance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 are amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 In Paragraph 1(3)(b) of the Schedule after “section 72(4) of that Act” add “or the daily living component of personal independence payment at the enhanced rate in accordance with Article 83(2) of the Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015” . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 9th March 2022 (L.S.) Sharon Magee A senior officer of the Department of Finance
Public Health Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interpretation 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Simplification of Schedule 4 to the principal Regulations (exemptions) 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Correction of the date on which extension of time for requirement to provide passenger information comes into force 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minor amendments 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Assistance Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Bus Operator (Coronavirus, Financial Assistance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 15th February 2022. Financial Assistance Scheme 2 The Department for Infrastructure makes the Scheme set out in the Schedule. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Infrastructure on 10th February 2022 Chris Hughes A senior officer of the Department for Infrastructure The Executive Office approves these Regulations Sealed with the Official Seal of the Executive Office on 10th February 2022 Neill Jackson A senior officer of the Executive Office
Civil Registration Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Marriage, Civil Partnership and Civil Registration (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 and shall come into operation on 11 th March 2022. Interpretation 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly. Amendments to Marriage Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 3 1 The Marriage Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 shall be amended as follows. 2 In Regulation 6(1) after “Schedule 2” insert “, 2A or 2B” . 3 In Regulation 10(b) after “Schedule 8” insert “, 8A or 8B” . 4 In Regulation 35 – a in paragraph (a) after “Schedule 13” insert “, 13A or 13B” ; and b in paragraph (b) after “Schedule 14” insert “, 14A or 14B” . 5 In Regulation 36(1) after “Schedule 15” insert “, 15A or 15B” . 6 Part 1 of the Schedule (which contains further amendments) shall have effect. Amendments to Civil Partnership Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 4 1 The Civil Partnership Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 shall be amended as follows. 2 In Regulation 6 after “Schedule 2” insert “, 2A or 2B” . 3 In Regulation 32 – a in paragraph (a) after “Schedule 8” insert “, 8A or 8B” ; and b in paragraph (b) after “Schedule 9” insert “, 9A or 9B” . 4 In Regulation 33(1) after “Schedule 10” insert “, 10A or 10B” . 5 Part 2 of the Schedule (which contains further amendments) shall have effect. Amendments to Civil Registration Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 5 1 The Civil Registration Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012 shall be amended as follows. 2 In Regulation 11(1) after “Form 1” insert “, 1A or 1B” . 3 In Regulation 12(4) after “Form 1,” insert “1A or 1B,” . 4 In Regulation 16 – a in paragraph (1) after “Form 2” insert “, 2A or 2B” ; and b in paragraph (2) after “Form 2” insert “, 2A or 2B” and after “Form 1, insert “1A or 1B” . 5 In Regulation 20 after “Form 2,” insert “2A or 2B” . 6 In Regulation 24(1) after “Form 3” insert “, 3A or 3B” . 7 In Regulation 25(2) after “Form 3,” insert “3A or 3B” . 8 In Regulation 31 after “Form 1” insert “, 1A or 1B” . 9 In Regulation 35(2) after “Form 19” insert “, 19A or 19B” . 10 In Regulation 37(2) after “Form 20” insert “, 20A or 20B” . 11 Part 3 of the Schedule (which contains further amendments) shall have effect. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 17th February 2022 (L.S.) Sharon Smyth A senior officer of the Department of Finance
Public Health Citation and commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions, Wearing of Face Coverings) (Revocation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022. 2 These regulations come into operation at 5pm on 15th February 2022. Revocations 2 The following regulations are revoked— a The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 ; b The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health at 10.15 am on 15th February 2022 (L.S.) Dr Naresh Chada Deputy Chief Medical Officer