Legal background
- Legislation relating to the existing system of NICs and social security benefits is set out in a combination of primary and subordinate legislation. The most relevant provisions are:
- Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (SSCBA 1992).
- Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992 (SSCB(NI)A 1992).
- National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023.
- Social Security (Contributions) Regulations 2001 (S.I. 2001/1004).
- These provisions will continue to be the main legislation dealing with NICs.