Valid from 02/05/2016

PART 2 N.I. Universal credit

CHAPTER 1 N.I. Entitlement and awards

Entitlement N.I.

Restrictions on entitlement N.I.

11.—(1) Entitlement to universal credit does not arise—

(a) in prescribed circumstances (even though the requirements in Article 8 are met);

(b) if the requirements in Article 8 are met for a period shorter than a prescribed period;

(c) for a prescribed period at the beginning of a period during which those requirements are met.

(2) A period prescribed under paragraph (1)(b) or (c) may not exceed 7 days.

(3) Regulations may provide for exceptions to paragraph (1)(b) or (c).