# The Social Security (Residence and Presence Requirements) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 96(2) of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018, for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
Social Security
Made 2026
Coming into force 18th March 2026
The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 13 of the Social Security Act 1988, sections 64(1), 70(4), 71(6), 113(1)(a) and 175(1) and (3) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992, sections 4(5), 77(3) and 94(2) of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 and sections 28(2), 31(2) and 32(2) of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 (“the 2018 Act”) and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 13(2) of the Social Security Act 1988, the Scottish Ministers have consulted the Welsh Ministers.
In accordance with section 97(2) of the 2018 Act, the Scottish Ministers have informed the Scottish Commission on Social Security of their proposals, notified the Scottish Parliament that they have done so and made their proposals publicly available by such means as they consider appropriate.
In accordance with section 96(2) of the 2018 Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2026/9780111064979/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-social-security-residence-and-presence-requirements-miscellaneous-amendment-scotland-regulations-2026/introduction
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