Except to the extent that regulations provide otherwise, no amount in respect of personal independence payment is payable in respect of a person for a period during which the person is undergoing imprisonment or detention in legal custody.
Section 87: Prisoners and detainees
Welfare Reform Act 2012 · 2012 c. 5View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 4: Personal independence payment
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