Part 1

Universal credit
CHAPTER 1

Entitlement and awards

Entitlement

Restrictions on entitlement
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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).