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Benefit sanctions durations and sanction rate calculation: explanation of methodology

This document explains the methodology for the benefit sanction duration statistics and sanction rate.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 13 February 2024

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Benefit sanctions durations and sanction rate calculation: explanation of methodology

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This background document explains the methodology for the benefit sanction duration statistics and sanction rate that is used from the February 2024 release for:

• Universal Credit (UC)
• Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
• Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)

This guidance supplements and should be read alongside the UC sanction statistics background and methodology document.

Published 13 February 2024