Chapter 49: Sanctions: other benefits
This chapter covers:
1. Jobseeker’s allowance (
here)
2. Other benefit sanctions (
here)
3. Sanction decisions (
here)
4. Challenging a sanction decision (
here)
This chapter covers the sanction rules if you do not come under the universal credit (UC) system. Information on sanctions if you come under the UC system is in
Chapter 47.
Note: it is always advisable to avoid a sanction before a sanction decision is made. If a sanction decision is made, you should challenge it if possible.