# The Domestic Abuse Support (Relevant Accommodation and Housing Benefit and Universal Credit Sanctuary Schemes) (Amendment) Regulations 2021, Introduction: Introductory text


Housing, England
Local Authorities, England
Social Security
Made 6th September 2021
Laid before Parliament 9th September 2021
Coming into force 1st October 2021
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the power in section 57(2) of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021.
In respect of the provisions in regulation 2, in accordance with section 57(11) of that Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, relevant local authorities, and such other persons as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.
The Secretary of State also makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers in sections 123(1)(d), 130A(2) and (5), and 175(3) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, and sections 11(4) and 42(2) of the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
In accordance with Section 173(1)(b) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992, the Social Security Advisory Committee has agreed that the proposals in Part 3 of these Regulations should not be referred to it.
In respect of provisions in regulation 3, in accordance with section 176(1) of the Social Security Administration Act 1992 the Secretary of State has consulted with organisations appearing to them to be representative of the authorities concerned.
In respect of provisions in regulations 4 and 5, in accordance with section 29(7) of the Scotland Act 2016, the Secretary of State has consulted with Scottish Ministers in the making of these Regulations.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/991/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/domestic-abuse-support-relevant-accommodation-and-housing-benefit-and-universal-credit-sanctuary-schemes-amendment-regulations-2021/introduction
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