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Agriculture PART 1 INTRODUCTORY Citation, Commencement and Interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Direct Payments to Farmers (Crop Diversification Derogation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and come into operation on 30th April 2020. 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly. PART 2 CROP DIVERSIFICATION DEROGATION Derogation from the crop diversification requirements 2 Articles 43(2)(a) and 44 of Regulation (EU) 1307/2013 do not apply in respect of claim year 2020. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on the 30th April 2020. Seamus McErlean A senior officer of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Public Health Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendment of the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employment Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Working Time (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and come into operation on the day on which they are made. 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 applies to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly. Amendment to the Working Time Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 2 1 The Working Time Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 15— a at the beginning of paragraph (5)(a) insert “subject to the exception in paragraphs (6) and (7),”; b after paragraph (5) insert— 6 Where in any leave year it was not reasonably practicable for a worker to take some or all of the leave to which the worker was entitled under this regulation as a result of the effects of coronavirus (including on the worker, the employer or the wider economy or society), the worker shall be entitled to carry forward such untaken leave as provided for in paragraph (7). 7 Leave to which paragraph (6) applies may be carried forward and taken in the two leave years immediately following the leave year in respect of which it was due. 8 An employer may only require a worker not to take leave to which paragraph (6) applies on particular days as provided for in regulation 18(2) where the employer has good reason to do so. 9 For the purpose of this regulation “coronavirus” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). . 3 In regulation 17— a in paragraph (1) for “This regulation applies where—” substitute “Paragraphs (1) to (4) apply where—”; b after paragraph (4) insert— 5 Where a worker’s employment is terminated and on the termination date the worker remains entitled to leave in respect of any previous leave year which carried forward under regulation 15(6) and (7), the employer shall make the worker a payment in lieu of leave equal to the sum due under regulation 20 for the period of untaken leave. . 4 In regulation 18(2)(b) after “leave” insert “(subject, where it applies, to the requirement in regulation 15(8))”. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for the Economy on 24th April 2020. Colin Jack A senior officer of the Department for the Economy
Welfare Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Discretionary Support (Amendment No. 2) (COVID-19) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and shall come into operation on the day after they are approved by a resolution of, the Assembly. Amendment to the Discretionary Support Regulations 2 In regulation 15 of the Discretionary Support Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (calculation of income) for “40 hours” substitute “45 hours”. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 21 April 2020 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Public Health Citation and commencement 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interpretation 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information requirement 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Review 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expiry 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Police Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Police Trainee (Amendment)(Coronavirus) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020. 2 These Regulations shall come into operation on 10th April 2020. 3 In these Regulations “the 2001 Regulations” means the Police Trainee Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001 . Conditions for appointment as constable 2 In regulation 3(3)(a) of the 2001 Regulations for “or such longer period” substitute “or such longer or shorter period of service”. Leave 3 In regulation 11(2A) of the 2001 Regulations for “regulation 3(4)” substitute “regulation 3(3)(a) or 3(4)”. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Justice on 10th April 2020 Naomi Long Minister of Justice
Social Security Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Statutory Sick Pay (General) (Coronavirus Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and come into operation on 16th April 2020. Amendment of the Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations 2 1 The Schedule (isolation due to coronavirus) to the Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982 is amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (4). 2 In paragraph 1 for “5” substitute “5A”. 3 After paragraph 5 insert— 5A The person— a is defined in public health guidance as extremely vulnerable and at very high risk of severe illness from coronavirus because of an underlying health condition; and b has been advised, by notification sent to, or in respect of, that person in accordance with that guidance, to follow rigorously shielding measures for the period specified in the notification. . 4 In paragraph 6, after the definition of “Chief Medical Officer” insert— “public heath guidance” means guidance issued by the Regional Agency for Public Health and Social Well Being ; . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 15th April 2020 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Social Security Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Social Fund Funeral Expenses Payment (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and shall come into operation on 8th April 2020. Amendment to the Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Regulations 2 In the Social Fund Maternity and Funeral Expenses (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 , in regulation 9 (amount of funeral payment)— a in paragraph (3)(g) for “£700” substitute “£1000”; and b in paragraph (10)(b) for “£700 substitute “£1000”. Transitional provision 3 The amendments made by regulation 2 only apply to claims in respect of a death that occurs on or after 8th April 2020. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 07th April 2020 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Social Security Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Coronavirus) (Further Measures) Amendment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and shall come into operation on 6th April 2020. Universal credit – standard allowance and local housing allowance modifications 2 1 In regulation 3(2) of the Social Security (Coronavirus) (Further Measures) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (universal credit – standard allowance modification), for “from the day specified in Article 1(1)(o) of the 2020 Up-rating Order” substitute “in the first assessment period that ends on or after 6th April 2020”. 2 In relation to any determination of local housing allowance made on 31st March 2020 in accordance with paragraph (1) of regulation 4 of the Universal Credit Housing Costs (Executive Determinations) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (local housing allowance determinations), that regulation has effect as if— a for paragraph (3) of that regulation there were substituted— 3 Any local housing allowance determination made in accordance with paragraph (1) on 31st March 2020 is to take effect— a in the case of a person who is entitled to universal credit on 6th April 2020, in the first assessment period that ends on or after 6th April 2020; and b in any other case, on 6th April 2020. ; and b in paragraph (4) of that regulation, the definitions of “a person with an existing universal credit entitlement” and “tax year” were omitted. Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Will Quince Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Department for Work and Pensions At 1.45 p.m. on 3rd April 2020
Rates Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Rates (Regional Rates) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020 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 2021. 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 1st April 2020 (L.S.) Alan Brontë A senior officer of the Department of Finance
Mental Health And Mental Capacity Citation and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Coronavirus Act 2020 (Commencement No.1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020. 2 In this Order “the Act” means the Coronavirus Act 2020. Appointed day 2 The day appointed for the coming into force of the following provisions of the Act is 2nd April 2020— a section 10(3) (temporary modification of mental health and mental capacity legislation); b section 10(4) (temporary modification of mental health and mental capacity legislation) insofar as it relates to the provisions of Schedule 11 (Mental Capacity: Northern Ireland) to the Act referred to in sub-paragraphs (d) to (g); c Schedule 10 (Mental Health: Northern Ireland); d Part 1 (Introductory provisions etc) of Schedule 11 (Mental Capacity: Northern Ireland); e paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 19 in Part 2 (Modifications of the Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016) of Schedule 11 (Mental Capacity: Northern Ireland); f paragraph 20 in Part 3 (Transitional provisions) of Schedule 11 (Mental Capacity: Northern Ireland) insofar as it refers to paragraphs 5 and 9 of that Schedule; and g Part 4 (Review of operation of certain provisions of this Schedule) of Schedule 11 (Mental Capacity: Northern Ireland) Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health on 31st March 2020. Mark Lee A senior officer of the Department of Health
Mental Capacity Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amendments to the principal Regulations 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Protection Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Single Use Carrier Bags Charge (Coronavirus Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and shall come into operation on 1st April 2020. Amendment to the Single Use Carrier Bags Charge Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 2 The Single Use Carrier Bags Charge Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 are amended in accordance with regulation 3. Amendment of Schedule 1 3 In Schedule 1, after paragraph 1(1)(m) insert— n bags used solely to carry goods supplied by a seller for home delivery as part of a grocery service from 1 st April to 30 th September 2020 only. . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs on 31st March 2020. Dave Foster A senior officer of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Dangerous Drugs Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and shall come into operation on 24th June 2020. 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 The Misuse of Drugs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2002 are amended as follows. 1 In regulation 2 (2) (interpretation), in the definition of “cannabis-based product for medicinal use in humans” , for “Schedule 4 applies” substitute— Schedule 4, or paragraph 10 of Schedule 5, applies . 2 In paragraph 1(a) of Schedule 1 (controlled drugs subject to the requirements of regulations 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 23, 26 and 27), for “Cannabinol derivatives not being dronabinol or its stereoisomers” substitute— Cannabinol derivatives not being— dronabinol or its stereoisomers; or the substance specified in paragraph 10 of Schedule 5. 3 In Schedule 5 (controlled drugs excepted from the prohibition on importation, exportation and possession and subject to the requirements of regulations 24 and 26), after paragraph 9 insert— 10 A liquid formulation— a containing cannabidiol obtained by extraction and purification from cannabis; b where the concentration of— i delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol is not more than 0.1 milligram per millilitre; and ii cannabidiol is 95-105 milligrams per millilitre; c which is presented in a bottle, as an oral solution for oral administration; and d which was approved for marketing by the European Commission on 19th September 2019. . Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health on 12th June 2020. (L.S.) Cathy Harrison A senior officer of the Department of Health
Social Security Citation and commencement 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Statutory Sick Pay (Coronavirus) (Suspension of Waiting Days and General Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and come into operation on 28th March 2020. Suspension of waiting days 2 1 Section 151(1) (limitations on entitlement) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (the 1992 Act) does not apply in relation to an employee where— a that employee's period of incapacity for work is related to coronavirus; and b the first day of incapacity for work in that period arose on or after 13th March 2020. 2 Paragraph (1) applies in relation to a day of incapacity for work that falls on or after 13 th March 2020. 3 In this regulation— a “ period of incapacity for work ” has the meaning given by section 148 of the 1992 Act; b a period of incapacity for work is related to coronavirus if the employee is— i incapable by reason of infection or contamination with coronavirus, or ii deemed, in accordance with regulation 2(1)(c) or (d) of the Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982 to be incapable by reason of coronavirus, of doing work which the employee can reasonably be expected to do under the employee's contract of service. 4 The reference to 2(1)(c) or (d) in paragraph (3)(b) above is a reference to the regulation which was in force on the first day of incapacity for work in question. Amendment of the Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982 3 1 The Statutory Sick Pay (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1982 are amended as follows. 2 In regulation 2(1)(c)(i) (persons deemed incapable of work) for the words starting with “guidance published by” to the end of paragraph (i) substitute “ the Schedule ” . 3 After regulation 21A insert the Schedule set out in the Schedule to these Regulations. Amendment of the Statutory Sick Pay (General) (Coronavirus Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 4 Omit regulation 3 (expiry) of the Statutory Sick Pay (General) (Coronavirus Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 . Amendment of the Statutory Sick Pay (General) (Coronavirus Amendment) (No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 5 Omit regulation 3 (expiry) of the Statutory Sick Pay (General) (Coronavirus Amendment) (No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 . Thérèse Coffey Secretary of State Department for Work and Pensions
Pensions Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020 and shall come into operation on 6th April 2020. 2 In this Order any reference to a numbered section is a reference to the section of the Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 bearing that number. Increase of amount 2 In section 13(1)(a) (qualifying earnings) for “£6,136” substitute “ £6,240 ” . Rounded figures 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revocations 4 Articles 2(a) and 3 of the Automatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order (Northern Ireland) 2019 are revoked. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 27th March 2020 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) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and shall come into operation on 1st May 2020. Amendments to the Planning (Development Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 2 1 The Planning (Development Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3). 2 In regulation 5(2) (Pre-application community consultation) at the beginning insert “Subject to regulation 5A,”. 3 After regulation 5 (Pre-application community consultation) insert— Temporary relaxation of pre-application community consultation requirements during Coronavirus emergency period 5A 1 This regulation applies in relation to an application for planning permission submitted— a either— i during the emergency period, or ii within the period of 6 months immediately following the expiry of the emergency period, and b in respect of which a proposal of application notice is given to the council or as the case may be the Department before, or during, the emergency period. 2 Where this regulation applies in relation to an application for planning permission, regulation 5 applies in relation to that application— a as if paragraphs (2)(a), (b)(iii) and (3) were omitted, and b during the emergency period, as if in paragraph (2)(b)(ii) for “where” there were substituted “how (including by what electronic means)”. 3 For the purposes of this regulation, the “emergency period” begins on the date on which these Regulations come into operation and ends 30th September 2020. 4 The Department must review the emergency period after the expiry of 3 months from its commencement. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Infrastructure on 27th April 2020. Angus Kerr A senior officer of the Department for Infrastructure
Pensions Citation, commencement and interpretation 1 1 These Regulations may be cited as the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (General Levy) (Revocation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 and shall come into operation on 31st March 2020. 2 The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to an Act of the Assembly. Revocation 2 The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (General Levy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 are revoked. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Communities on 26th March 2020 (L.S.) Anne McCleary A senior officer of the Department for Communities
Historical Institutional Abuse Citation and interpretation 1 1 This Order may be cited as the Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Act 2019 (Commencement No. 1) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020. 2 In this Order “the Act” means the Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Act 2019. Commencement 2 The day appointed for the coming into operation of the following provision of the Act is the 27th March 2020– a Part 1 (the Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Board); and b Schedule 1 (the Historical Institutional Abuse Redress Board). Sealed with the Official Seal of the Executive Office on 26th March 2020. Gareth Johnston A senior officer of The Executive Office
Mental Health Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2020 and shall come into operation on 30th March 2020. Amendment of Article 64(1)(b) of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 2 In Article 64(1)(b), for “three months” substitute “six months”. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Health on 25th March 2020. (L.S.) Mark Lee A senior officer of the Department of Health.
Pensions Citation and commencement 1 This Order may be cited as the Pensions Increase (Review) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020 and shall come into operation on 6th April 2020. Interpretation 2 1 In this Order, “the 1975 Order” means the Social Security Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 1975. 2 In this Order, any reference to a pension is a reference to a pension which began before 6th April 2020 . Pension increases: annual rate and lump sums 3 1 This article applies to an official pension if— a a qualifying condition is satisfied; or b the pension is— i a derivative pension, ii a substituted pension or, iii a relevant injury pension. 2 In relation to any period on or after 6th April 2020, the pension authority may increase the annual rate of the pension— a for a pension which began before 8th April 2019, by 1.7 per cent; b for a pension which began on or after 8th April 2019, by 1.7 per cent multiplied by— A 12 where A is the number of complete months in the period between the beginning date of the pension and 6th April 2020. 3 In relation to a lump sum which is payable on or after 8th April 2019 but before 6th April 2020, the pension authority may increase the lump sum by 1.7 per cent multiplied by— A 12 where A is the number of complete months in the period between the beginning date for the lump sum (or, if later, 8th April 2019) and the date on which it became payable. Reductions in respect of guaranteed minimum pensions 4 1 Where— a a person is entitled to a guaranteed minimum pension increase on 6th April 2020, and b entitlement to that guaranteed minimum pension arises from an employment from which (either directly, or indirectly by virtue of the payment of a transfer credit) entitlement to the official pension also arises, the amount by reference to which any increase is calculated for the purposes of article 3(2) must be reduced by an amount equal to the rate of the guaranteed minimum pension unless the Department of Finance otherwise directs in accordance with the provisions of Article 69A of the 1975 Order . 2 Where on the death of a deceased spouse or civil partner a person becomes entitled to a guaranteed minimum pension in relation to a surviving spouse’s pension or a surviving civil partner’s pension, the amount by reference to which any increase is calculated for the purposes of article 3(2) must be reduced in accordance with Article 69 (5ZA) of the 1975 Order. Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department of Finance on 26th March 2020. (L.S.) Grace Nesbitt A senior officer of the Department of Finance