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Social Security Citation and commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security Benefits (Claims and Payments) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 and come into operation on 18th October 2021. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 2 1 The Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 are amended in accordance with paragraph (2). 2 After Regulation 21 (Direct credit transfer) insert— Payment of arrears of benefit by instalments 21ZA 1 Except where Regulation 23 (Child Benefit and Guardian’s Allowance) applies, the Department may pay arrears of benefit in instalments where— a the Department considers it is necessary for protecting the interests of the beneficiary; and b the beneficiary agrees that those arrears may be paid in instalments. . Amendment of the Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) Regulations 3 1 The Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Claims and Payments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (5). 2 In Regulation 42 (Payment of universal credit), after paragraph (6), insert— 6A The Department may pay arrears of universal credit in instalments where— a the Department considers it is necessary for protecting the interests of the claimant or, in the case of joint claimants, either of the claimants; and b the claimant agrees, or in the case of joint claimants, both claimants agree, that those arrears must be paid in instalments. . 3 In Regulation 43 (Payment of personal independence payment), after paragraph (3), insert— 4 The Department may pay arrears of personal independence payment in instalments where— a the department considers it is necessary for protecting the interests of the claimant; and b the claimant agrees that those arrears may be paid in instalments. . 4 In Regulation 46 (Payment of an employment and support allowance), after paragraph 10, insert— 11 The Department may pay arrears of employment and support allowance in instalments where— a the department considers it is necessary for protecting the interests of the claimant; and b the claimant agrees that those arrears may be paid in instalments. . 5 In Regulation 47 (Payment of a jobseeker’s allowance), after paragraph 6, insert— 7 The Department may pay arrears of jobseeker’s allowance in instalments where— a the department considers it is necessary for protecting the interests of the claimant; and b the claimant agrees that those arrears may be paid in instalments. . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 22nd September 2021 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Planning Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Planning (Development Management) (Temporary Modifications) (Coronavirus) (Amendment No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 and shall come into operation on 1st October 2021. Amendment to the Planning (Development Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 2 1 In the Planning (Development Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 , in paragraph (3) of regulation 5A (temporary relaxation of pre-application community consultation requirements during Coronavirus emergency period) for “30th September 2021” substitute “31st March 2022”. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Infrastructure on 24th September 2021. Angus Kerr A senior officer of the Department for Infrastructure
Social Security Citation and Commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Universal Credit (Childcare Costs) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 and come into operation on 4 th October 2021. 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly. Childcare Costs Amendment 2 1 The Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 are amended as follows– 2 In regulation 35 (Amount of childcare costs element), after paragraph (3), insert– 3A in determining the amount of charges paid for relevant childcare pursuant to regulation 35(2) of the Universal Credit Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016, the Department must not leave out of the account a payment for childcare costs from the Adviser Discretion Fund . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 9th September 2021 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Public Health Citation and commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (Amendment No. 5) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021. 2 These Regulations come into operation at 5 p.m. on 10th September 2021. Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (Amendment No. 5) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 2 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 are amended in accordance with these Regulations. 3 After regulation 4A(2)(h) insert— ha by a person dancing at an event to celebrate a wedding or a civil partnership; Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health at 2.30 p.m. on 10th September 2021 (L.S.) Dr. Naresh Chada A senior officer of the Department of Health
Licensing Citation and Interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) (2021 Act) (Commencement No.1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021. 2 In this Order, “the Act” means the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021. Appointed Day 2 The day appointed for the coming into operation of the provisions of the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 specified in the Schedule is 1st October 2021. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 9th September 2021. (L.S.) Anthony Carleton A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Financial Assistance Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as The Financial Assistance (Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) Remediation Fund) (Private Residential Properties over 18m) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 and come into operation on 6th October 2021. The Financial Assistance (Aluminium Composite Material (ACM) Remediation Fund) (Private Residential Properties over 18m) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 2 The Department of Finance makes the Scheme set out in the Schedule. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 14th September 2021. (L.S.) Sharon Smyth A senior officer of the Department of Finance Approved by the Executive Office Sealed with the Official Seal of the Executive Office on 14th September 2021. (L.S.) Neill Jackson A senior officer of the Executive Office
Public Health Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment to regulation 10 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment to Schedule 1 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment to Schedule 2 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendments to Schedule 4 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendments to Schedule 6 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Landlord And Tenant Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) (No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 and come into operation on 29th September 2021. Amendment of the emergency period in the Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Act (Northern Ireland) 2020 2 In section 1(2)(b) of the Private Tenancies (Coronavirus Modifications) Act (Northern Ireland) 2020 (notice to quit: private tenancies), for “30th September 2021” substitute “4th May 2022”. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 3rd September 2021 (L.S.) David Polley A senior official of the Department for Communities
Employment Citation and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (Commencement No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021. 2 In this Order “the Act” means the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) 2016. Provisions coming into operation on 20th September 2021 2 The following provisions of the Act come into operation on 20th September 2021— a section 4 (Power to require party to proceedings to pay deposit); b section 7 (Power to require party to proceedings to pay deposit); c section 18 (Zero hours workers); d section 20 (Careers guidance); e section 21 (Apprenticeships); f section 24 (Variation in procedures for certain orders and regulations); g section 27 (Repeals), in so far as it is not already in operation; h Schedule 3, in so far as it is not already in operation. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for the Economy on 14th September 2021. Colin Jack A senior officer of the Department for the Economy
Social Security Citation 1 This Order may be cited as the Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 (Commencement No 15) Order 2021. Appointed Day 2 The day appointed for the coming into operation of Paragraph 7 of Schedule 2 (universal credit: amendments) to the Welfare Reform (Northern Ireland) Order 2015 is 19th August 2021 Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 18th August 2021. (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department
Pensions Citation and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Pension Schemes Act 2021 (Commencement No. 1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021. 2 In this Order any reference to a numbered section or Schedule is to the section of, or Schedule to, the Pension Schemes Act 2021. Appointed day 2 1 The day appointed for the coming into operation of— a section 117(a) (the Pensions Regulator: Northern Ireland) and paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 (amendments of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005), in so far as they relate to the provisions specified in sub-paragraphs (c) to (f); b section 129(b) (further provision relating to pension schemes: Northern Ireland) and paragraph 13(1) of Schedule 11 (other provision), in so far as they relate to the provision specified in sub-paragraph (g); c in Schedule 8, paragraph 2(3) (Article 34 contribution notice: meaning of “employer resources test”); d in Schedule 8, paragraph 8(1) (duty to give notices and statements to the Regulator in respect of certain events); e in Schedule 8, paragraph 9(1) (interviews); f in Schedule 8, paragraph 11 (fixed penalty notices and escalating penalty notices), and g in Schedule 11, paragraph 13(2) and (6) (transfer rights: exercise of right to cash equivalent), for the purpose only of authorising the making of regulations, is 1st September 2021. 2 The day appointed for the coming into operation of— a section 117(b) and paragraphs 16 and 26(1) of Schedule 8 (minor and consequential amendments), in so far as they relate to the provisions specified in sub-paragraphs (c) and (d); b section 129(b) in so far as it relates to the provisions specified in sub-paragraphs (e) and (f); c in Schedule 8, paragraph 22(a) (amendment to Article 85(2) of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005); d in Schedule 8, paragraph 26(2) (amendment to Article 288(3) of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005); e in Schedule 11, paragraph 12 (climate change risk), and f in Schedule 11, paragraph 14 (the Pension Protection Fund: modification of provisions relating to pensionable service), is 1st September 2021. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 26th August 2021 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Pensions Citation and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Pension Schemes (2021 Act) (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021. 2 In this Order any reference to a numbered section or Schedule is to the section of, or Schedule to, the Pension Schemes Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 bearing that number. Appointed day 2 The day appointed for the coming into operation of— a section 38(1) (minor and consequential amendments) in so far as it relates to paragraphs 5 and 15 of Schedule 3; b paragraph 5 of Schedule 3 (amendments of the Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005) in so far as it relates to paragraph 15 of that Schedule, and c paragraph 15 of Schedule 3 (codes of practice), is 13th September 2021. Transitional provision in relation to existing Master Trust schemes 3 The provisions of the Pension Schemes Act (Northern Ireland) 2021, as brought into operation by section 44(1)(a) and (b), do not apply in relation to a Master Trust scheme that is authorised by the Pensions Regulator under Part 1 of the Pension Schemes Act 2017 . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 11th August 2021 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Betting, Gaming And Lotteries Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as The Lotteries (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 and shall come into operation on 7th September 2021. Amendment of the Lotteries Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994 2 The Lotteries Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1994 shall be amended in accordance with regulation 3. 3 For regulation 5 (machines) substitute— 5 Except for the sale of tickets or chances in a lottery by means of the internet, no tickets or chances in a lottery shall be sold by means of a machine. . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 11th August 2021 (L.S.) Anthony Carleton A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Insolvency Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Amendment of Relevant Period in Schedule 8) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 and come into operation on 29th September 2021. Amendment of the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 2 In Schedule 8 to the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (moratoriums in Northern Ireland: temporary provision), in paragraph 1(b), for “30 September 2021” substitute “30 March 2022”. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for the Economy on 21st September 2021 (L.S.) Colin Jack A senior officer of the Department for the Economy
Public Health Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendments to Schedule 1 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendments to Schedule 2 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment to Schedule 2A 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment to Schedule 4 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment to Schedule 7 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel, Operator Liability and Information to Passengers) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment to regulation 3 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment to regulation 4A 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment to regulation 8 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Transitional and savings provision 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dangerous Drugs Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021 and shall come into operation on 18th August 2021. 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to this Order as it applies to an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Amendment of the Misuse of Drugs (Designation) Order (Northern Ireland) 2001 2 1 The following amendments are made to Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Misuse of Drugs (Designation) Order (Northern Ireland) 2001 (which specifies controlled drugs to which section 7(4) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 applies). 2 In paragraph 1(a)— a after “Etryptamine” insert “Flualprazolam (8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine)”; b after “Flubromazolam (8-Bromo-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H -[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4] benzodiazepine)” insert “Flunitrazolam (6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-8-nitro-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine)”; c after “Nitrazolam (1-Methyl-8-nitro-6-phenyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine)” insert “Norfludiazepam (7-chloro-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one)”. Revocation 3 The Misuse of Drugs (Designation) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 are revoked. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health on 10th August 2021 (L.S.) Dr Lourda Geoghegan A senior officer of the Department of Health
Public Health Citation and commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (Amendment No. 14) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021. 2 These Regulations come into operation on 16th August 2021. Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 2 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 are amended in accordance with these Regulations. 3 In regulation 1(2), omit the definitions of “bubble” and of “educational activity”. 4 In the heading to regulation 4 (Restrictions on theatres, concert halls and other indoor venues), after “Restrictions on theatres, concert halls” insert “, conference and exhibition venues”. 5 1 In regulation 4(1)(b) omit “and”; 2 in regulation 4(1)(c) for the full stop at the end substitute “; and”; and 3 after regulation 4(1)(c) insert— d venues used for the purposes of a conference or exhibition. . 6 In regulation 4(2)(b), after “provide allocated seating for visitors to the venue” insert “unless attending an exhibition”. 7 In regulation 4(2)(c), after “other than to enter or exit the premises, access a seat” insert “, access an exhibition stand or exhibit,”. 8 In regulation 4(3), for “If intoxicating liquor may be consumed at premises to which this regulation applies” substitute “If food or drink (whether or not including intoxicating liquor) may be consumed at premises to which this regulation applies”. 9 In regulation 4(3)(b) before “permit orders for food” insert “in a venue where intoxicating liquor is sold or provided,” 10 For regulation 4(5) substitute— 5 In this regulation “visitors” does not include staff of the venue, performers at the venue or organisers, speakers or presenters at a conference or exhibition at the venue. . 11 Omit regulation 4(3)(a). 12 After regulation 4(5) insert— 6 Sub-paragraph (3)(b) shall not apply in relation to food ordered by visitors selecting their food from a buffet or carvery. . 13 Omit regulation 5(1)(d) and regulation 5(1)(da). 14 In regulation 10(3), omit “or outdoor” at both places where it occurs. 15 Omit regulation 12(1)(b) and regulation 12(2). 16 In regulation 17(2A)(a), after “regulation 4 (Restrictions on theatres, concert halls” insert “, conference and exhibition venues”. 17 In regulation 17(3)(b), omit “a bubble” and “in accordance with regulation 5(1)(d)”. 18 Omit regulation 17(3)(c). 19 Omit regulation 19 (Linked Households). 20 In schedule 1, omit paragraph 1(2). Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health at 3.45 pm on 13th August 2021 (L.S.) Dr Lourda Geoghegan A senior officer of the Department of Health
Public Health Citation and commencement 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 (Amendment No. 13) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021. 2 These Regulations come into operation at 6.00 pm on 30th July 2021. Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 2 The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 are amended in accordance with these Regulations. 3 In Regulation 4, for “Restrictions on theatres and concert halls” substitute “Restrictions on theatres, concert halls and other indoor venues”. 4 For regulation 4(1) substitute— 1 This regulation applies to the following premises— a theatres; b concert halls; and c indoor venues, other than private dwellings and those set out in subparagraphs (a) and (b), when used for the purpose of a performance, recording or rehearsal. . 5 In regulation 4(2)— a omit “and” at the end of subparagraph (j); b in subparagraph (k) for “or performances” substitute “, recording or as part of a performance event”; c for the full stop at the end of subparagraph (k) substitute “; and”; and d after subparagraph (k) insert— l (if the premises to which this regulation applies forms part of larger premises) ensure that music is played at such a volume as to enable persons in other parts of the premises to conduct conversation at normal loudness of speech. . 6 In regulation 17(2A)(a)— a for “the premises” substitute “the indoor premises”; b after “permitted to operate in accordance with” insert “regulation 4 (Restrictions on theatres, concert halls and other indoor venues) or”; c after “but not including premises to which” omit “regulation 4 or”. 7 In regulation 17(2B) omit “two metres”. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health at 3.30 pm on 30th July 2021 (L.S.) Prof Sir Michael McBride A senior officer of the Department of Health
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Dangerous Drugs Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2021 and shall come into operation on 18th August 2021. 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Amendment of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 2 1 The following amendments are made to Schedule 1 to the Misuse of Drugs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 (which specifies controlled drugs that are subject to the requirements of regulations 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26 and 27 of those Regulations). 2 In paragraph 1(a)— a after “Etryptamine” insert “Flualprazolam (8-chloro-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine)”; b after “Flubromazolam (8-Bromo-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4H -[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4] benzodiazepine)” insert “Flunitrazolam (6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-8-nitro-4H-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine)”; c after “Nitrazolam (1-Methyl-8-nitro-6-phenyl-4 H -[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazepine)” insert “Norfludiazepam (7-chloro-5-(2-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-2H-1,4-benzodiazepin-2-one)”. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health on 28th July 2021 (L.S.) Cathy Harrison A senior officer of the Department of Health