Made under the Jobseekers Act 1995
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The Social Security (Income and Capital Disregards) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025
The regulations amended existing UK social security legislation to exclude miscarriage of justice compensation payments from benefit calculations.
These regulations, effective July 22, 2025, amend several UK social security regulations to exclude miscarriage of justice compensation payments from income and capital assessments when determining benefit eligibility.
This affects Income Support, Jobseeker's Allowance, State Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance, and Universal Credit.
The changes ensure that compensation received for wrongful conviction does not reduce a recipient's entitlement to other benefits.
The regulations were developed with consultation from relevant organizations and the Social Security Advisory Committee, following the legal powers and provisions outlined in various acts.