Date Legislation considered: 19 April 2024
Date Legislation in force: 26 February 2024
Relevant Withdrawal Agreement/EEA EFTA Separation Agreement Right(s): Residence, Discrimination, Equal-treatment
What does the legislation do?
The Education (Student Support, etc.) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (“the Amending Reg amend the instruments:
- The Student Fees (Amounts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
- The Student Fees (Qualifying Persons) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007
- The Education (Student Support) (No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009.
The Amending Regulations make numerous amendments to those instruments. They are summarised in the Explanatory Memorandum.
Only the amendments in Chapter 9 of the Amending Regulations are relevant in the context of the Agreements. They amend the Education (Student Support) (No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 to insert provision about eligibility for support on the occurrence of certain events in the course of an academic year already begun.
Comments
The IMA raises no issues of concern at this stage. However any citizen experiencing difficulties in exercising their rights are encouraged to report a complaint through the IMA Portal.
Further information about the IMA and guidance on how to report complaints can also be found on the Website.