General principles for calculating reduction periodsE+W+S
18.—(1) Subject to [F1paragraph (3)], the reduction period is to be determined in relation to each sanctionable failure in accordance with regulations 19, 20 and 21.
(2) Reduction periods are to run consecutively.
(3) Where the reduction period calculated in relation to a sanctionable failure in accordance with regulation 19, 20 or 21 would result in the total outstanding reduction period exceeding 1095 days, the number of days in the reduction period in relation to that failure is to be adjusted so that 1095 days is not exceeded.
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Textual Amendments
F1Words in reg. 18(1) substituted (1.11.2021) by The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1132), regs. 1(1), 2(a)
F2Reg. 18(4) omitted (1.11.2021) by virtue of The Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/1132), regs. 1(1), 2(b)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Reg. 18 modified (24.4.2013) by The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Commencement No. 8 and Savings and Transitional Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/983), art. {17(4)} (with application in accordance with art. 17(1)-(3))
C2Reg. 18 modified (24.4.2013) by The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Commencement No. 8 and Savings and Transitional Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/983), art. {18(4)} (with application in accordance with art. 18(1)-(3))