Social Security Act 1979 (c. 18)

Miscellaneous U.K.

[F1 16 Criminal proceedings. E+W+S

For the purposes of the M1 Criminal Evidence Act 1965 as it applies in relation to proceedings for any offence which is connected with—

(a) the obtaining or receipt of any benefit under the M2 Family Income Supplements Act 1970, the M3 Industrial Injuries and Diseases (Old Cases) Act 1975, the M4 Child Benefit Act 1975, the principal Act or the Act of 1976; or

(b) the failure to pay any Class 1 or Class 2 contribution (within the meaning of Part I of the principal Act),

“business” shall include the activities of the Secretary of State.]

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 16 repealed (E.W.) (with effect from 1.1.86) by Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (c. 60), Sch. 7, Pt. V.

Marginal Citations

M1 1965 c. 20.

M2 1970 c. 55.

M3 1975 c. 16.

M4 1975 c. 61.