The Social Security (Residence and Presence Requirements) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2025
These Regulations make provision in respect of the social security assistance entitlement of certain persons arriving in Scotland from Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza) or the occupied Golan Heights following the escalation of violence between Israel and Iran that began on 13 June 2025. These Regulations also make provision for persons who have been granted, or are deemed to have been granted, leave outside the immigration rules made under section 3(2) of the Immigration Act 1971.