Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. 2 modified (coming into operation in accordance with art. 1 of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Ireland) Order (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/77), art. 2; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
C2Pt. 2 modified (1.1.2021) by The Social Security (Norway) Order (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/357), arts. 1(2), 2, Sch.
C3Pt. 2 modified (coming into force in accordance with art. 1 of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Switzerland) Order (Northern Ireland) 2021 (S.R. 2021/277), arts. 1(2), 2(2)(g), Sch.
C4Pts. 2, 5 modified (coming into operation in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.R.) by The Social Security (Iceland) (Liechtenstein) (Norway) Order (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/181), arts. 1(1), 2, Sch.
C5Pt. 2 modified (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending Rule) by The Social Security (Gibraltar) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/21), art. 2(2)(g)
46. In this Part—
“assessment period” has the meaning given by Article 12(2);
“child” means a person under the age of 16;
“claim” means claim for universal credit;
“claimant” means a single claimant or each of joint claimants;
“couple” has the meaning given by Article 45;
“disabled” has such meaning as may be prescribed;
“joint claimants” means members of a couple who jointly make a claim or in relation to whom an award of universal credit is made;
“limited capability for work” and “limited capability for work-related activity” are to be construed in accordance with Article 43(1) and (2);
“qualifying young person” has the meaning given in Article 15(5);
“regular and substantial caring responsibilities” has such meaning as may be prescribed;
“responsible carer”, in relation to a child, has the meaning given in Article 24(6);
“severely disabled” has such meaning as may be prescribed;
“single claimant” means a single person who makes a claim for universal credit or in relation to whom an award of universal credit is made as a single person;
“single person” is to be construed in accordance with Article 6(2)(a);
“work” has such meaning as may be prescribed;
“work availability requirement” has the meaning given by Article 23(1);
“work preparation requirement” has the meaning given by Article 21(1);
“work search requirement” has the meaning given by Article 22(1);
“work-focused interview requirement” has the meaning given by Article 20(1);
“”, in relation to a person, means activity which makes it more likely that the person will obtain or remain in work or be able to do so;
“” has the meaning given by Article 18(2).
Commencement Information
I1Art. 46 in operation at 2.5.2016 for specified purposes by S.R. 2016/215, art. 2(2)(c)(ii)
I2Art. 46 in operation at 27.9.2017 in so far as not already in operation by S.R. 2017/190, art. 4(1)(2)(f)