# The Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay (Miscarriage) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before the Assembly under section 172(7B) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 and Article 251(1B) of the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996, for approval
Employment
Parental Bereavement
Laid before the Assembly in draft
Made 2026
Coming into operation in accordance with regulation 1
The Department for the Economy makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 167ZZ19 of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 and Article 112EF of the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nidsr/2026/9780338025852/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-parental-bereavement-leave-and-pay-miscarriage-regulations-northern-ireland-2026/introduction
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