The Jobseeker's Allowance Regulations 2013

Claimant commitment – exceptionsE+W+S

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8.  A claimant may be entitled to a jobseeker's allowance without having accepted a claimant commitment if the Secretary of State considers—

(a)the claimant cannot accept a claimant commitment because they lack capacity to do so; or

(b)there are exceptional circumstances in which it would be unreasonable to expect the person to accept a claimant commitment.