Ss. 2D-2H inserted (13.8.2010) by Welfare Reform Act (Northern Ireland) 2010 (c. 13), ss. 2(2), 36(1)(a)

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2FDirections about work-related activity(1)

In prescribed circumstances, the Department may by direction given to a person subject to a requirement imposed under section 2D provide that the activity specified in the direction is—

(a)

to be the only activity which, in the person's case, is to be regarded as being work-related activity; or

(b)

to be regarded, in the person's case, as not being work-related activity.

(2)

But a direction under subsection (1) may not specify medical or surgical treatment as the only activity which, in any person's case, is to be regarded as being work-related activity.

(3)

A direction under subsection (1) given to any person—

(a)

must be reasonable, having regard to the person's circumstances;

(b)

must be given to the person by being included in an action plan provided to the person under section 2E; and

(c)

may be varied or revoked by a subsequent direction under subsection (1).

(4)

Where a direction under subsection (1) varies or revokes a previous direction, it may provide for the variation or revocation to have effect from a time before the giving of the direction.