PART 2Universal credit
CHAPTER 1Entitlement and awards
Elements of an award
Responsibility for children and young personsI1I2I3I415
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The calculation of an award of universal credit is to include an amount for each child or qualifying young person for whom a claimant is responsible.
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But the amount mentioned in paragraph (1) is to be available in respect of a maximum of two persons who are either children or qualifying young persons for whom a claimant is responsible.
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3
Regulations are to specify, or provide for the calculation of, amounts to be included under paragraph (1) or (2).
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Regulations may provide for exceptions to paragraph (1) F4or (1A) .
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In this Part, “qualifying young person” means a person of a prescribed description.