The Social Security Act 1986 The Social Security Act 1986 England, Wales and Scotland Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below: Sch. 17 para. 40 omitted by Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 Sch. 9 para. 7(a) Sch. 17 para. 68 omitted by Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 Sch. 9 para. 7(b) 76Paragraph 76 The Social Security Act 1986