The Social Security (Incapacity for Work) (General) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995

Disqualification for misconduct, etc.

18.—(1) Paragraph (2) applies where a person—

(a) has become incapable of work through his own misconduct, except that this disqualification shall not apply in a case where the incapacity is due to pregnancy or a sexually transmitted disease;

(b) fails without good cause to attend for or submit himself to medical or other treatment (excluding vaccination, inoculation or major surgery) which could significantly improve his medical condition or any disability arising therefrom or which would be likely to render him capable of work; or

(c) fails without good cause to observe any of the following rules of behaviour, namely—

(i) to refrain from behaviour calculated to retard his recovery, or

(ii) not to be absent from his place of residence without leaving word where he may be found.

(2) A person referred to in paragraph (1) shall—

(a) if he is entitled to incapacity benefit or severe disablement allowance, be disqualified for receiving that benefit or allowance; or

(b) in the case of any other benefit, allowance or advantage, be treated as capable of work,

for such period not exceeding 6 weeks as may be determined under Part 11 of the Administration Act.