SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 2Decisions against which no appeal lies
Jobseeker’s allowance for persons under 18
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In relation to a person who has reached the age of 16 but not the age of 18, a decision—
a
whether section 16 of the Jobseekers Act is to apply to him; or
b
whether to issue a certificate under section 17(4) of that Act.
Christmas bonus
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A decision whether a person is entitled to payment under section 148 of the Contributions and Benefits Act.
Priority between persons entitled to F2carer’s allowanceF11, carer support payment and the carer element of universal credit
Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 cross-heading inserted (16.11.2023) by The Carer’s Assistance (Carer Support Payment) (Scotland) Regulations 2023 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1214), art. 1(2), reg. 6(2)(a)
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A decision as to whether a person has entitlement under section 70(7ZA), (7ZC) or (7ZE) of the Contributions and Benefits Act.
Priority between persons entitled to child benefit
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A decision as to the exercise of the discretion under paragraph 5 of Schedule 10 to the Contributions and Benefits Act.
Persons treated as if present in Great Britain
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A decision whether to certify, in accordance with regulations made under section 64(1), 71(6), 113(1) or 119 of the Contributions and Benefits Act, that it is consistent with the proper administration of that Act to treat a person as though he were present in Great Britain.
F3Work-focused interviews
Sch. 2 para. 5A and cross-heading inserted (11.11.1999) by Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999 (c. 30), s. 89(4)(e), Sch. 12 para. 87
5A
A decision terminating or reducing the amount of a person’s benefit made in consequence of any decision made under regulations under section 2A F4or 2AA of the Administration Act (work-focused interviews).
Alteration of rates of benefit
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A decision as to the amount of benefit to which a person is entitled, where it appears to the Secretary of State that the amount is determined by—
a
the rate of benefit provided for by law; or
b
an alteration of a kind referred to in—
i
section 159(1)(b) of the Administration Act (income support); F6...
ii
section 159A(1)(b) of that Act (jobseeker’s allowance); F8...
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section 159B(1)(b) of that Act (state pension credit)F7, or
iv
section 159C(1)(b) of that Act (employment and support allowance); F10or
v
section 159D(1)(b) of that Act (universal credit).
Increases in income support due to attainment of particular ages
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A decision as to the amount of benefit to which a person is entitled, where it appears to the Secretary of State that the amount is determined by the recipient’s entitlement to an increased amount of income support or income-based jobseeker’s allowance in the circumstances referred to in section 160(2) or 160A(2) of the Administration Act.
F1Reduction in accordance with reduced benefit decision
Sch. 2 para. 8 and cross-heading substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), s. 86(1)(a)(2), Sch. 3 para. 15(2) (with s. 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.
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A decision to reduce the amount of a person’s benefit in accordance with a reduced benefit decision (within the meaning of section 46 of the Child Support Act).
F9Reduction on application of benefit cap
Sch. 2 para. 8A and cross-heading inserted (15.4.2013) by Welfare Reform Act 2012 (c. 5), ss. 97(6), 150(3); S.I. 2012/2946, art. 2(4)
8A
A decision to apply the benefit cap in accordance with regulations under section 96 of the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
Power to prescribe other decisions
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Such other decisions as may be prescribed.
Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 cross-heading substituted (1.9.2002 for specified purposes, 1.4.2003 in so far as not already in force) by The Regulatory Reform (Carer’s Allowance) Order 2002 (S.I. 2002/1457), art. 1(1)(b), Sch. para. 3(b)