Explanatory note

These Regulations amend the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/376) (the “Universal Credit Regulations”) in relation to the entitlement to universal credit for nationals of European Economic Area states (“EEA nationals”) who are jobseekers or family members of jobseekers residing in the United Kingdom.

Regulation 2 amends regulation 9(3) of the Universal Credit Regulations which lists certain rights to reside that are disregarded for the purposes of determining whether a person is to be treated as being in Great Britain and therefore entitled to universal credit. Regulation 2 adds to this list the right of residence for jobseekers and family members of jobseekers under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006.

Regulation 3 revokes regulation 92 of the Universal Credit Regulations which provided that certain categories of EEA nationals who are awarded universal credit would always be subject to all work-related requirements. EEA nationals who continue to be entitled to universal credit will therefore be subject to work-related requirements on the same basis as all other universal credit claimants.

An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as it has no impact on business and civil society organisations. The instrument has no impact on the public sector.