Explanatory note

These are consolidating Regulations which revoke the Social Security (Adjudication) Regulations 1986 (the 1986 Regulations) and re-enact its provisions taking account of the consolidation effected by the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 and the Social Security Administration Act 1992 and the changes made by the Social Security (Incapacity for Work) Act 1994.

These Regulations relate to the determination of claims and questions under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 and the Social Security Administration Act 1992.

Part I provides for the citation, commencement and interpretation of the Regulations.

Part II and Schedule 2 contain provisions common to the proceedings of all the adjudicating authorities, both medical and non-medical.

Part III makes provision for each of the various adjudicating authorities; Section A for the Secretary of State; Section B for adjudication officers; Section C for social security appeal tribunals; Section D for disability adjudication and Section E for medical adjudication.

Part IV contains provisions relating to particular benefits or procedures; Section A (with Schedule 3) relates to prescribed industrial diseases; Section B to income support; Section C to the review of decisions.

Part V contains transitional provisions and revocations.

These Regulations do not impose a charge on business.