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Welfare Reform Act 2009

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Schedule 7 Repeals and revocations

Section 58 Part 2 Abolition of adult dependency increases Reference | Extent of repeal or revocation Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4) | In section 20(1)(d), the words “(with increase for adult dependants)”. In section 63(c), the words “(with increase for adult dependants)”. Section 82. Sections 88 to 92. In section 114(4), the word “82”. In Part 4 of Schedule 4, paragraphs 3 and 9. Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18) | In Schedule 1, paragraphs 25 to 27. Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18) | In Schedule 2, paragraphs 24 and 27. Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30) | In Schedule 8, paragraph 26. Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21) | In Schedule 3, paragraph 34. Regulatory Reform (Carer's Allowance) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1457) | In the Schedule, paragraph 2(d). Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33) | In Schedule 24, paragraph 35. Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6) | In Schedule 1, paragraph 5. Pensions Act 2004 (PPF Payments and FAS Payments) (Consequential Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/343) | In the Schedule, paragraph 1(2). Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5) | In Schedule 3, paragraph 9(7) and (8). Pensions Act 2007 (c. 22) | In Schedule 1, paragraphs 14 and 15. Part 3 Social security: other repeals and revocations Reference | Extent of repeal or revocation Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5) | In section 2A(8), in the definition of “the designated authority”, paragraph (b). In section 2AA(7), in the definition of “designated authority”, paragraph (b). .... Section 5(1)(r). In section 170(5)— in paragraph (ae) of the definition of “the relevant enactments”, the word “60,”, in paragraph (af) of the definition of “the relevant enactments”, the words “, sections 62 to 65”, in paragraph (ae) of the definition of “the relevant Northern Ireland enactments”, the word “60,”, and in paragraph (af) of the definition of “the relevant Northern Ireland enactments”, the words “62 to 65,”. Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18) | .... .... . . . In section 16(4), the definition of “employment officer”. . . . Section 19(10)(a). In section 36(1), the words “, other than an order under section 8(3), 9(13), 16(4) or 19(10)(a),”. .... Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18) | In Schedule 1, in paragraph 67(2), paragraph (b) (together with the “and” immediately before it). Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14) | In Schedule 2, ... (together with the italic heading immediately before it). In Schedule 3, paragraph 3(e). In Schedule 7, paragraphs 141, 142 and 145. Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30) | Section 60. . . . In section 83(8) and (9), the words “60 or”. In Schedule 7, ... 7(5) to (7).... In Schedule 8, paragraph 29(3), (5) and (6). In Schedule 12, paragraph 87. Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19) | Sections 62 to 66. Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43) | In Schedule 7, paragraphs 205 to 207. Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/1563) | Article 4. Social Security Fraud Act 2001 (c. 11) | In section 7— in subsection (8), the definitions of “disqualifying benefit” and “sanctionable benefit”, and subsection (11). In section 8(2)(b), sub-paragraph (ii) and the word “or” before it. Section 12(1). In section 13, the definitions of “disqualification period” and “post-commencement offence”. State Pension Credit Act 2002 (c. 16) | In Schedule 2, paragraph 45(3). Employment Act 2002 (c. 22) | . . . Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) | In Schedule 32, paragraphs 130 to 132. Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33) | . . . Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5) | In Schedule 3, ... 20 and 23(3). Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4) | In Schedule 4, paragraphs 65 to 67. Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) | In Schedule 3, paragraph 102.

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Schedule 7 Repeals and revocations

Section 58 Part 2 Abolition of adult dependency increases Reference | Extent of repeal or revocation Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (c. 4) | In section 20(1)(d), the words “(with increase for adult dependants)”. In section 63(c), the words “(with increase for adult dependants)”. Section 82. Sections 88 to 92. In section 114(4), the word “82”. In Part 4 of Schedule 4, paragraphs 3 and 9. Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994 (c. 18) | In Schedule 1, paragraphs 25 to 27. Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18) | In Schedule 2, paragraphs 24 and 27. Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30) | In Schedule 8, paragraph 26. Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21) | In Schedule 3, paragraph 34. Regulatory Reform (Carer's Allowance) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1457) | In the Schedule, paragraph 2(d). Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33) | In Schedule 24, paragraph 35. Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6) | In Schedule 1, paragraph 5. Pensions Act 2004 (PPF Payments and FAS Payments) (Consequential Provisions) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/343) | In the Schedule, paragraph 1(2). Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5) | In Schedule 3, paragraph 9(7) and (8). Pensions Act 2007 (c. 22) | In Schedule 1, paragraphs 14 and 15. Part 3 Social security: other repeals and revocations Reference | Extent of repeal or revocation Social Security Administration Act 1992 (c. 5) | In section 2A(8), in the definition of “the designated authority”, paragraph (b). In section 2AA(7), in the definition of “designated authority”, paragraph (b). .... Section 5(1)(r). In section 170(5)— in paragraph (ae) of the definition of “the relevant enactments”, the word “60,”, in paragraph (af) of the definition of “the relevant enactments”, the words “, sections 62 to 65”, in paragraph (ae) of the definition of “the relevant Northern Ireland enactments”, the word “60,”, and in paragraph (af) of the definition of “the relevant Northern Ireland enactments”, the words “62 to 65,”. Jobseekers Act 1995 (c. 18) | .... .... . . . In section 16(4), the definition of “employment officer”. . . . Section 19(10)(a). In section 36(1), the words “, other than an order under section 8(3), 9(13), 16(4) or 19(10)(a),”. .... Employment Rights Act 1996 (c. 18) | In Schedule 1, in paragraph 67(2), paragraph (b) (together with the “and” immediately before it). Social Security Act 1998 (c. 14) | In Schedule 2, ... (together with the italic heading immediately before it). In Schedule 3, paragraph 3(e). In Schedule 7, paragraphs 141, 142 and 145. Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30) | Section 60. . . . In section 83(8) and (9), the words “60 or”. In Schedule 7, ... 7(5) to (7).... In Schedule 8, paragraph 29(3), (5) and (6). In Schedule 12, paragraph 87. Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19) | Sections 62 to 66. Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (c. 43) | In Schedule 7, paragraphs 205 to 207. Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/1563) | Article 4. Social Security Fraud Act 2001 (c. 11) | In section 7— in subsection (8), the definitions of “disqualifying benefit” and “sanctionable benefit”, and subsection (11). In section 8(2)(b), sub-paragraph (ii) and the word “or” before it. Section 12(1). In section 13, the definitions of “disqualification period” and “post-commencement offence”. State Pension Credit Act 2002 (c. 16) | In Schedule 2, paragraph 45(3). Employment Act 2002 (c. 22) | . . . Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44) | In Schedule 32, paragraphs 130 to 132. Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33) | . . . Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c. 5) | In Schedule 3, ... 20 and 23(3). Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008 (c. 4) | In Schedule 4, paragraphs 65 to 67. Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) | In Schedule 3, paragraph 102.

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