Lowest-level sanction
102.—(1) This regulation specifies the reduction period for a sanctionable failure under Article 32 of the Order (other sanctions) where it is a failure by a claimant who falls within Article 25 of the Order (claimants subject to work-focused interview requirement only) to comply with a requirement under that Article.
(2) The reduction period is the number of days beginning with the date of the sanctionable failure and ending with—
(a)the day before the date on which the claimant meets a compliance condition specified by the Department;
(b)the day before the date on which the claimant falls within Article 24 of the Order (claimants subject to no work-related requirements), or
(c)the day on which the award terminates (other than by reason of the claimant ceasing to be, or becoming, a member of a couple),
whichever is soonest.