# Welfare Reform Act 2012, Section 6: Restrictions on entitlement


(1) Entitlement to universal credit does not arise—
(a) in prescribed circumstances (even though the requirements in section 3 are met);
(b) if the requirements in section 3 are met for a period shorter than a prescribed period;
(c) for a prescribed period at the beginning of a period during which those requirements are met.
(2) A period prescribed under subsection (1)(b) or (c) may not exceed seven days.
(3) Regulations may provide for exceptions to subsection (1)(b) or (c).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/5/section/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/welfare-reform-act-2012/section-6
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