Part IIThe Jobseeker's Allowance

Entitlement

F1The conditions for claims by joint-claim couples5A.

F2(1)

The conditions referred to in Article 3(2B)(c) are—

(a)

that the income of the joint-claim couple does not exceed the applicable amount (determined in accordance with regulations under Article 6) or the couple have no income;

(b)

that no member of a family of which the couple are members is entitled to income support;

(c)

that no member of any such family (other than the couple) is entitled to an income-based jobseeker's allowance;

F3(cc)

that neither member of the couple is entitled to state pension credit;

F4(cd)

that neither member of the couple is entitled to an income-related employment and support allowance;

(d)

that at least one member of the couple has reached the age of 18; and

(e)

that if only one member of the couple has reached the age of 18, the other member of the couple is a person—

(i)

in respect of whom a direction under Article 18 is in force; or

(ii)

who has, in prescribed circumstances to be taken into account for a prescribed period, reached the age of 16.

(2)

Paragraphs (2) and (4) of Article 5 shall apply in relation to a member of the couple to whom paragraph (1)(e)(i) or (ii) applies as they apply in relation to a claimant to whom paragraph (1)(f)(ii) or (iii) of that Article applies.

(3)

In paragraph (1)(e)(ii) “period” shall be construed in accordance with Article 5(3).