Hardship for joint-claim couples
12.—(1) The Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) In regulation 146A(1) (meaning of “couple in hardship”)—
(a)in paragraph (2)(2) for “or (5A)” substitute “, (5A) or (5B)”; and
(b)after paragraph (5A)(3) insert—
“(5B) In paragraph (2), a “couple in hardship” does not include a joint-claim couple either or both of whom are at that time required to participate in a scheme prescribed in regulation 3 of the Jobseeker’s Allowance (Schemes for Assisting Persons to Obtain Employment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014.”.
(3) In regulation 146C(6)(4) (circumstances in which a joint-claim jobseeker’s allowance is payable where a joint-claim couple is a couple in hardship) before “Article 22A(5)(a)” insert “regulations made under Article 19A of the Order (“work for your benefit” schemes etc.),”.
Regulation 146A was inserted by regulation 2(3) of S.R. 2000 No. 350
Paragraph (2) was amended by regulation 2(8)(a) of S.R. 2009 No. 141
Paragraph (5A) was inserted by regulation 2(8)(c) of S.R. 2009 No. 141
Regulation 146C was inserted by regulation 2(3) of S.R. 2000 No. 350 and paragraph (6) was amended by regulation 2(16) of S.R. 2012 No. 44