General principles for calculating reduction periodsE+W+S
18.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (3) and (4), the reduction period is to be determined in relation to each sanctionable failure in accordance with regulations 19, 20 and 21.
(2) Reduction periods are to run consecutively.
(3) Where the reduction period calculated in relation to a sanctionable failure in accordance with regulation 19, 20 or 21 would result in the total outstanding reduction period exceeding 1095 days, the number of days in the reduction period in relation to that failure is to be adjusted so that 1095 days is not exceeded.
(4) In determining the reduction period in relation to a sanctionable failure, a previous sanctionable failure, UC sanctionable failure or ESA sanctionable failure is to be disregarded if it—
F1(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)gave rise to a reduction under these Regulations, the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 M1 or the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2013 M2.
Textual Amendments
F1Reg. 18(4)(a) omitted (with application in accordance with reg. 2 of the amending S.I.) by virtue of The Social Security (Jobseekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance and Universal Credit) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/678), regs. 1, 6(3)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Reg. 18 modified (24.4.2013) by The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Commencement No. 8 and Savings and Transitional Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/983), art. {17(4)} (with application in accordance with art. 17(1)-(3))
C2Reg. 18 modified (24.4.2013) by The Welfare Reform Act 2012 (Commencement No. 9 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions and Commencement No. 8 and Savings and Transitional Provisions (Amendment)) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/983), art. {18(4)} (with application in accordance with art. 18(1)-(3))
Marginal Citations