Part 1Universal credit

CHAPTER 1Entitlement and awards

Entitlement

6Restrictions on entitlement

1

Entitlement to universal credit does not arise—

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in prescribed circumstances (even though the requirements in section 3 are met);

b

if the requirements in section 3 are met for a period shorter than a prescribed period;

c

for a prescribed period at the beginning of a period during which those requirements are met.

2

A period prescribed under subsection (1)(b) or (c) may not exceed seven days.

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Regulations may provide for exceptions to subsection (1)(b) or (c).