# The Universal Credit Regulations 2013, Regulation 114: Sanctionable failures under section 26 - work placements


(1) Mandatory Work Activity is prescribed as a work placement for the purpose of section 26(2)(a) of the Act (failure to undertake a work placement of a prescribed description).
(2) “Mandatory Work Activity” is a scheme designed to provide work or work-related activity with a view to assisting claimants to improve their prospects of obtaining paid work.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2013/9780111531938/regulation/114 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-universal-credit-regulations-2013/regulation-114
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