Receiving education
The exception to the basic condition of ‘not receiving education’ in the Welfare Reform Act 2012 is set out in the Universal Credit Regulations 2013 (SI.No.376/2013).
NB: See below for equivalent legislation in Northern Ireland.
Older member of couple excepted from meeting basic condition of ‘not receiving education’ |
Regulation 14 of SI.No.376/2013 |
Includes provision excepting claimants of pension age from needing to meet the basic condition in section 4(1)(d) of the Welfare Reform Act 2012 of ‘not receiving education’. |
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In Northern Ireland, SR.No.216/2016 includes provisions that are equivalent to those in Great Britain.
Further explanation of the legislation is set out in guidance. Please note, however, guidance is not binding and cannot override the legislation.
Advice for decision making |
Includes guidance on the basic conditions including for ‘not receiving eductaion’ |
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Advice for decision making |
Includes guidance on the exception from the basic condition for pension age claimants in mixed-age couples. |
Case law provides further interpretation of the legislation and establishes legal precedent.
We’re not aware of any case law relating to this issue.