The Jobseekers (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

Northern Ireland Order in Council 1995 No. 2705 — creates 4 criminal offences.

4offences created

0recorded in force

0revoked

Made: 18 October 1995
In force from: Not determined
Extent: Not stated
Subject: Housing, planning, heritage and land
Made under: Jobseekers Act 1995, Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974

Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order) — published with the instrument by the department that made it. © Crown copyright, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

This Order, which is made only for purposes corresponding to those of the Jobseekers Act 1995, introduces the jobseeker’s allowance, which replaces unemployment benefit and income support for unemployed people. It also makes provision to promote the employment of the unemployed.

Offences created by this instrument

A person is guilty of an offence if, for the purpose of obtaining a jobseeker’s allowance (whether for himself or for… article 35(1) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
A person is guilty of an offence if he— a intentionally delays or obstructs an inspector in the exercise of any power… article 35(2) · Status not determined · Requires proof of a state of mind
b shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £40 for each day on which it is continued article 35(6)(b) · Status not determined · Strict liability
b shall be liable to a fine not exceeding £40 for each day on which the contravention is continued, if regulations… article 35(7)(b) · Status not determined · Strict liability

What Parliament said about it

Contributions, debates and written statements mentioning this instrument by name. Parliamentary material is reused under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0.

Social Security, Child Support And Pensions: Consultation And Co-Ordination Commons · Commons Chamber · 30 July 1998
'.— (1) The Secretary of State and the Northern Ireland Minister having responsibility for social security ("the Northern Ireland Minister") shall from time to time consult one another with a view to securing that, to the extent agreed between them, the legislation to which this section applies provides single systems of social security, child support and pensions for the United Kingdom. (2) Without prejudice to section 21, the Secretary of State with the consent of the Treasury, and the Northern Ireland Minister with the consent of the Department of Finance and Personnel, may make— (a)…
The Committee Met At Half-Past Three Of The Clock Lords · Grand Committee · 28 May 2002 · Baroness Hollis of Heigham
moved Amendment No. 215: Page 42, line 2, at end insert— "Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (S.I. 1981/228 (N.I. 8)) 3A The Legal Aid, Advice and Assistance (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 has effect subject to the following amendments. 3B In Article 3(1)(b) (persons eligible for advice and assistance), for the words after "income support" substitute "or an income-based jobseeker's allowance (payable under the Jobseekers (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (S.I. 1995/2705 (N.I. 15)))." 3C In Article 7(2) (contributions from persons receiving advice or assistance), for…
Official Report Of The Grand Committee On The Civil Partnership Bill Hl Lords · Grand Committee · 25 May 2004 · Baroness Crawley
moved Amendments Nos. 102 to 105: Page 257, line 17, at end insert— "Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c. 7) In section 37(4), "or" at the end of paragraph (a). In section 38(3), "or" at the end of paragraph (b). In section 39A(2) and (5), "or" at the end of paragraph (a). In section 39B(5), "or" at the end of paragraph (a). Section 85(1). In section 133(1). the definitions of "married couple". and "unmarried couple" Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (c.8) In section 72A(5), the definitions of "married couple.' 8) and "unmarried…
Official Report Of The Grand Committee On The Civil Partnership Bill Hl Lords · Grand Committee · 25 May 2004
AMENDMENTS OF THE JOBSEEKERS (NORTHERN IRELAND) ORDER 1995(S.I. 1995/2705 (N.I. 15)).

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