Regulation 1 Citation, commencement, application and interpretation

These Regulations may be cited as the Employment and Support Allowance (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 and come into force on 3rd December 2012.

These Regulations apply to a claimant only in relation to a failure to take part in a work-focused interview or to undertake work-related activity which occurs on or after 3^rd December 2012.

In these Regulations “the ESA Regulations” means the Employment and Support Allowance Regulations 2008^f1.