# The Jobseeker’s Allowance (Members of the Forces) (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2012, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend the Jobseeker’s Allowance (Members of the Forces) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 1997.
Regulation 2(2) replaces a reference to a provision in the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 1979 (which have been revoked) with a reference to a provision in the Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001.
Regulation 2(3) removes a provision which disentitles a person from receiving a jobseeker’s allowance (except in certain circumstances) in respect of any day on which that person is a serving member of the armed forces.
Regulation 2(4) makes an amendment that is consequential upon the amendment made by regulation 2(3).
A full impact assessment has not been published for this instrument as it has no impact on the costs of business or the voluntary sector.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/2569/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/jobseekers-allowance-members-of-the-forces-northern-ireland-amendment-regulations-2012/note
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