The Social Security (Child Maintenance Bonus) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996

1Citation, commencement and interpretation#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Social Security (Child Maintenance Bonus) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 and shall come into operation on 7th April 1997.

(2)In these Regulations—• “the Order” means the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1995;• “the Jobseekers Order” means the Jobseekers (Northern Ireland) Order 1995;• “applicant”, except where regulation 8 (retirement) applies, means the person claiming the bonus;• “appropriate office” means an office of the Department;• “benefit week”—(a) where the relevant benefit is income support, has the meaning it has in the Income Support (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987 by virtue of regulation 2(1) of those Regulations; or(b) where the relevant benefit is a jobseeker’s allowance, has the meaning it has in the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 by virtue of regulation 1(2) of those Regulations;• “bonus” means a child maintenance bonus;• “bonus period” comprises the days specified in regulation 4;• “child maintenance” means any of the following payments made on or after 7th April 1997—(a) child support maintenance;(b) maintenance paid by an absent parent to a parent with care of a qualifying child under an agreement (whether enforceable or not) between them or by virtue of an order of a court;(c) maintenance deducted from any benefit payable to an absent parent who is liable to maintain a qualifying child,but does not include any maintenance paid in respect of a former partner;• “couple” means—(a) two people who are married to, or civil partners of, each other and are members of the same household, or(b) two people who are not married to, or civil partners of, each other but are living together as if spouses of each other;• “jobseeker’s allowance” means an income-based jobseeker’s allowance as defined in Article 3(4) of the Jobseekers Order;• “partner” means a person, whether an applicant or otherwise,—(a) is a member of a couple , the other member of that couple;(b) is married polygamously to two or more members of his household, any such member; or(c) is a member of a marriage entered into under a law which permits polygamy and either party to the marriage has for the time being any spouse additional to the other party, the other party;• “work condition” means the condition specified at regulation 3(1)(c).

(3)Expressions used in these Regulations and in the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1991 have the same meaning in these Regulations as they have in that Order.

(4)For the purposes of these Regulations, the qualifying benefits are a jobseeker’s allowance and income support.

(5)In these Regulations, where—

(a)a payment is made in any benefit week by an absent parent to a person with care;

(b)the absent parent pays both child maintenance and maintenance for the person with care; and

(c)there is no evidence as to which form of maintenance that payment is intended to represent,

the first £5 of any such payment or, where the amount of payment is less than £5, that amount shall be treated as if it was a payment of child maintenance.

(6)For the purposes of these Regulations, child maintenance is treated as payable where it is paid under an agreement which is not enforceable.

(7)Where a person is entitled to a qualifying benefit on any day but no qualifying benefit is payable to him in respect of that day, that person shall be treated for the purposes of these Regulations as not entitled to a qualifying benefit for that day.

(8)The Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 shall apply to these Regulations as it applies to a Measure of the Assembly.

2Application of the Regulations#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Food Additives and Novel Foods (Authorisations and Miscellaneous Amendments) and Food Flavourings (Removal of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2024 and come into force on 28th June 2024.

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(2)In Part A, Section 2, Table 1 (the domestic list), the entries for the following are omitted in full—

(3)Subject to paragraphs (4) to (6), in section 264 of the 2003 Act (consecutive terms) the reference in subsection (6)(d) to one-half of the sentence is to be read as a reference to 40 per cent of the sentence.

3Entitlement to a Bonus#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Food Additives and Novel Foods (Authorisations and Miscellaneous Amendments) and Food Flavourings (Removal of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2024 and come into force on 28th June 2024.

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(c)FL No. “07.049” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-methylpent-1-en-3-one”;

(d)FL No. “07.206” chemical name “4-(2,3,6-Trimethylphenyl)but-3-en-2-one”;

(e)FL No. “07.258” chemical name “6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one”;

(i)

(ii)is not a relevant sentence.

(f)FL No. “10.034” chemical name “5,6-Dihydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran-2(4H)-one”;

(2)In Part A, Section 2, Table 1 (the domestic list), the entries for the following are omitted in full—

(3)Subject to paragraphs (4) to (6), in section 264 of the 2003 Act (consecutive terms) the reference in subsection (6)(d) to one-half of the sentence is to be read as a reference to 40 per cent of the sentence.

(4)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(a)(ii) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 10th September 2024—

4Bonus period#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Food Additives and Novel Foods (Authorisations and Miscellaneous Amendments) and Food Flavourings (Removal of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2024 and come into force on 28th June 2024.

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(c)FL No. “07.049” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-methylpent-1-en-3-one”;

(i)

(ii)is not a relevant sentence.

(2)In Part A, Section 2, Table 1 (the domestic list), the entries for the following are omitted in full—

(3)Subject to paragraphs (4) to (6), in section 264 of the 2003 Act (consecutive terms) the reference in subsection (6)(d) to one-half of the sentence is to be read as a reference to 40 per cent of the sentence.

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(i)

(ii)is not a relevant sentence.

(c)FL No. “07.049” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-methylpent-1-en-3-one”;

(d)FL No. “07.206” chemical name “4-(2,3,6-Trimethylphenyl)but-3-en-2-one”;

(4)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(a)(ii) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 10th September 2024—

(5)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(b) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 22nd October 2024—

(6)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence if it is—

(7)The reference in paragraph (6)(a) to an offence (“offence A”) includes—

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

5Amount payable#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Food Additives and Novel Foods (Authorisations and Miscellaneous Amendments) and Food Flavourings (Removal of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2024 and come into force on 28th June 2024.

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(i)

(ii)is not a relevant sentence.

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(c)FL No. “07.049” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-methylpent-1-en-3-one”;

(2)In Part A, Section 2, Table 1 (the domestic list), the entries for the following are omitted in full—

(3)Subject to paragraphs (4) to (6), in section 264 of the 2003 Act (consecutive terms) the reference in subsection (6)(d) to one-half of the sentence is to be read as a reference to 40 per cent of the sentence.

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(4)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(a)(ii) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 10th September 2024—

(5)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(b) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 22nd October 2024—

6Department to issue estimates#

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7Death of a person with care of a child#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Food Additives and Novel Foods (Authorisations and Miscellaneous Amendments) and Food Flavourings (Removal of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2024 and come into force on 28th June 2024.

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(c)FL No. “07.049” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-methylpent-1-en-3-one”;

(d)FL No. “07.206” chemical name “4-(2,3,6-Trimethylphenyl)but-3-en-2-one”;

(2)In Part A, Section 2, Table 1 (the domestic list), the entries for the following are omitted in full—

8Retirement#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Food Additives and Novel Foods (Authorisations and Miscellaneous Amendments) and Food Flavourings (Removal of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2024 and come into force on 28th June 2024.

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(2)In Part A, Section 2, Table 1 (the domestic list), the entries for the following are omitted in full—

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(2A)In paragraph (2), “state pension credit” means state pension credit under the State Pension Credit Act (Northern Ireland) 2002.

(3)Subject to paragraphs (4) to (6), in section 264 of the 2003 Act (consecutive terms) the reference in subsection (6)(d) to one-half of the sentence is to be read as a reference to 40 per cent of the sentence.

(4)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(a)(ii) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 10th September 2024—

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(i)

(ii)is not a relevant sentence.

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(5)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(b) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 22nd October 2024—

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(6)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence if it is—

9Couples#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Food Additives and Novel Foods (Authorisations and Miscellaneous Amendments) and Food Flavourings (Removal of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2024 and come into force on 28th June 2024.

(2)In Part A, Section 2, Table 1 (the domestic list), the entries for the following are omitted in full—

(3)Subject to paragraphs (4) to (6), in section 264 of the 2003 Act (consecutive terms) the reference in subsection (6)(d) to one-half of the sentence is to be read as a reference to 40 per cent of the sentence.

(4)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(a)(ii) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 10th September 2024—

(5)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(b) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 22nd October 2024—

10Claiming a bonus#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Food Additives and Novel Foods (Authorisations and Miscellaneous Amendments) and Food Flavourings (Removal of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2024 and come into force on 28th June 2024.

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(c)FL No. “07.049” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-methylpent-1-en-3-one”;

(i)

(ii)is not a relevant sentence.

(d)FL No. “07.206” chemical name “4-(2,3,6-Trimethylphenyl)but-3-en-2-one”;

(2)In Part A, Section 2, Table 1 (the domestic list), the entries for the following are omitted in full—

(3)Subject to paragraphs (4) to (6), in section 264 of the 2003 Act (consecutive terms) the reference in subsection (6)(d) to one-half of the sentence is to be read as a reference to 40 per cent of the sentence.

(4)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(a)(ii) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 10th September 2024—

(5)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(b) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 22nd October 2024—

(6)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence if it is—

11Claims: further provisions#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Food Additives and Novel Foods (Authorisations and Miscellaneous Amendments) and Food Flavourings (Removal of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2024 and come into force on 28th June 2024.

(2)In Part A, Section 2, Table 1 (the domestic list), the entries for the following are omitted in full—

(3)Subject to paragraphs (4) to (6), in section 264 of the 2003 Act (consecutive terms) the reference in subsection (6)(d) to one-half of the sentence is to be read as a reference to 40 per cent of the sentence.

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(4)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(a)(ii) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 10th September 2024—

12Payment of bonus#

A bonus calculated by reference to child maintenance paid during periods of entitlement to a jobseeker’s allowance and to income support shall be treated as payable—

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

13Payments on death#

(1)These Regulations may be cited as the Food Additives and Novel Foods (Authorisations and Miscellaneous Amendments) and Food Flavourings (Removal of Authorisations) (England) Regulations 2024 and come into force on 28th June 2024.

(2)In Part A, Section 2, Table 1 (the domestic list), the entries for the following are omitted in full—

(3)Subject to paragraphs (4) to (6), in section 264 of the 2003 Act (consecutive terms) the reference in subsection (6)(d) to one-half of the sentence is to be read as a reference to 40 per cent of the sentence.

(a)FL No. “07.030” chemical name “1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)pent-1-en-3-one”;

(b)FL No. “07.046” chemical name “Vanillylidene acetone”;

(4)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(a)(ii) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 10th September 2024—

(5)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence within article 1(2)(b) if the person serving the sentence was not in custody or detention pursuant to the sentence on 22nd October 2024—

(6)Paragraph (1), (2) or (3) does not apply in relation to a sentence if it is—

(7)The reference in paragraph (6)(a) to an offence (“offence A”) includes—

14Bonus to be treated as capital for certain purposes#

Any bonus paid to an applicant shall be treated as capital of his for the purposes of—

(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(c)housing benefit;

(d)income support;

(e)a jobseeker’s allowance.

15Capital to be disregarded#

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16No deduction from bonus#

(1)The amendments specified in this regulation shall have effect so as to prevent deductions being made from any sum payable by way of bonus.

(2)In the Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987—

(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(b)in Schedule 8B (deductions of mortgage interest from benefit and payment to qualifying lenders) in paragraph 1, in the definition of “relevant benefits”, at the end there shall be added “but does not include any sum payable by way of child maintenance bonus in accordance with Article 4 of the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 and the Social Security (Child Maintenance Bonus) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996;”.

(3)In the Social Security (Payments on account, Overpayments and Recovery) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1988 in regulation 16(8), in the definition of “specified benefit”, at the end there shall be added “but does not include any sum payable by way of child maintenance bonus in accordance with Article 4 of the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 and the Social Security (Child Maintenance Bonus) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996;”.

(4)In the Social Fund (Recovery by Deductions from Benefits) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1988, after regulation 2 there shall be added the following regulation—“3 In regulation 2, income support and a jobseeker’s allowance do not include any sum payable by way of child maintenance bonus in accordance with Article 4 of the Child Support (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 and the Social Security (Child Maintenance Bonus) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996.”