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

Extent: E+W+S

(1) A placement on the Mandatory Work Activity Scheme is a prescribed placement for the purpose of section 26(2)(a) of the Act (sanctionable failure not to comply with a work placement).
(2) In paragraph (1) “the Mandatory Work Activity Scheme” means a scheme provided pursuant to arrangements made by the Secretary of State and known by that name that is designed to provide work or work-related activity for up to 30 hours per week over a period of 4 consecutive weeks with a view to assisting claimants to improve their prospects of obtaining employment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/376/regulation/114 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/universal-credit-regulations-2013/regulation-114
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