
1 
These Regulations may be cited as the Jobseeker’s Allowance (Habitual Residence) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 and come into operation on 9th November 2014.
2 

(1) The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) In regulation 1(2) (citation, commencement and interpretation)—
(a) after the definition of “course of study” insert—“
 “Crown Servant” means a person holding an office or employment under the Crown;”; and
(b) after the definition of “Health and Social Services Board” insert—“
 “Her Majesty’s forces” has the meaning in the Armed Forces Act 2006;”.
(3) In regulation 85A (special cases: supplemental – persons from abroad)—
(a) in paragraph (2)(a) before “the claimant” insert “subject to the exceptions in paragraph (2A),”; and
(b) after paragraph (2) insert—“
(2A) The exceptions are where the claimant has at any time during the period referred to in paragraph (2)(a)—
(a) paid either Class 1 or Class 2 contributions by virtue of regulation 114, 118, 146 or 147 of the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 or by virtue of an Order in Council having effect under section 155 of the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992; or
(b) been a Crown servant posted to perform overseas the duties of a Crown servant; or
(c) been a member of Her Majesty’s forces posted to perform overseas the duties of a member of Her Majesty’s forces.”
3 
The amendment in regulation 2(3) does not apply in relation to a claim for a jobseeker’s allowance which is made or treated as made before these Regulations come into operation.
Sealed with the Official Seal of the Department for Social Development on 22nd October 2014
(L.S.)Anne McCleary
A senior officer of the Department for Social Development
