# The Jobseekers (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, Article 5A: The conditions for claims by joint-claim couples

Extent: N.I.

(1) The conditions referred to in Article 3(2B)(c) are—
(a) that the income of the joint-claim couple does not exceed the applicable amount (determined in accordance with regulations under Article 6) or the couple have no income;
(b) that no member of a family of which the couple are members is entitled to income support;
(c) that no member of any such family (other than the couple) is entitled to an income-based jobseeker's allowance;
(cc) that neither member of the couple is entitled to state pension credit;
(cd) that neither member of the couple is entitled to an income-related employment and support allowance;
(d) that at least one member of the couple has reached the age of 18; and
(e) that if only one member of the couple has reached the age of 18, the other member of the couple is a person—
(i) in respect of whom a direction under Article 18 is in force; or
(ii) who has, in prescribed circumstances to be taken into account for a prescribed period, reached the age of 16.
(2) Paragraphs (2) and (4) of Article 5 shall apply in relation to a member of the couple to whom paragraph (1)(e)(i) or (ii) applies as they apply in relation to a claimant to whom paragraph (1)(f)(ii) or (iii) of that Article applies.
(3) In paragraph (1)(e)(ii) “period” shall be construed in accordance with Article 5(3).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1995/2705/article/5A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/jobseekers-northern-ireland-order-1995/article-5A
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