Part 1Universal credit
CHAPTER 1Entitlement and awards
Entitlement
6Restrictions on entitlement
(1)
Entitlement to universal credit does not arise—
(a)
in prescribed circumstances (even though the requirements in section 3 are met);
(b)
if the requirements in section 3 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 subsection (1)(b) or (c) may not exceed seven days.
(3)
Regulations may provide for exceptions to subsection (1)(b) or (c).