http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2016/999/article/2The Welfare Reform and Work (Northern Ireland) Order 2016texttext/xmlenStatute Law DatabaseSOCIAL SECURITY2022-09-06Expert Participation2022-06-07 This Order makes provision in connection with social security in Northern Ireland. It amends the law relating to the benefit cap, employment and support allowance, universal credit, the expenses of vehicle hire and loans for mortgage interest and other liabilities. It also introduces a freeze on certain benefits and makes additional provision in relation to mitigation payments in connection with welfare reform. <Emphasis>Introductory</Emphasis>Commencement21Except as provided by paragraph (2), the provisions of this Order come into force on such day or days as the Department may by order appoint.2The following provisions come into force on the day after the day on which this Order is made—aArticle 1, this Article and Articles 3 and 4;bArticle 5 for the purposes of making regulations;cArticles 6 to 8;dArticles 17 to 22.3An order under paragraph (1) may make such transitory or transitional provision or savings as the Department considers necessary or expedient.
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