PART 2Universal credit

CHAPTER 1Entitlement and awards

Entitlement

Restrictions on entitlement11.

(1)

Entitlement to universal credit does not arise—

(a)

in prescribed circumstances (even though the requirements in Article 8 are met);

(b)

if the requirements in Article 8 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 paragraph (1)(b) or (c) may not exceed 7 days.

(3)

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