# The Social Security (Mariners' Benefits) Regulations 1975, Regulation 5: Evidence of unemployment, incapacity for work or limited capability for work


For the purpose of any claim to a jobseeker’s allowance, incapacity benefit, contributory employment and support allowance or severe disablement allowance by a mariner or share fisherman employed on board any ship or vessel, evidence may be taken—
(a) in any part of the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland, before a judge or magistrate, or by a superintendent;
(b) in a foreign country, by a British consular officer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/529/regulation/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-mariners-benefits-regulations-1975/regulation-5
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