Part 1Universal credit

CHAPTER 2Claimant responsibilities

Application of work-related requirements

21Claimants subject to work preparation requirement

(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,

F1(aa)

the claimant is the responsible carer for a child who is aged 2, 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).

F2(5)

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