Welfare Reform Act 2012

Valid from 29/04/2013

21Claimants subject to work preparation requirementE+W+S
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(1)A claimant falls within this section if the claimant does not fall within section 19 or 20 and—

(a)the claimant has limited capability for work, or

(b)the claimant is of a prescribed description.

(2)The Secretary of State may, subject to this Part, impose a work preparation requirement on a claimant falling within this section.

(3)The Secretary of State may also, subject to this Part, impose a work-focused interview requirement on a claimant falling within this section.

(4)The Secretary of State may not impose any other work-related requirement on a claimant falling within this section (and, where a claimant falls within this section, any other work-related requirement previously applying to the claimant ceases to have effect).

(5)Regulations under subsection (1)(b) must prescribe a claimant who is the responsible carer for a child aged 3 or 4 if the claimant does not fall within section 20.