We note criticism levied about sanctions in the Universal Credit system, and we are particularly concerned that sanctions do not foster a positive atmosphere for people when they are receiving Universal Credit and looking for a job. Despite this, we note the DWPs analysis that found that the risk of sanctions encouraged people to search for work.

We note criticism levied about sanctions in the Universal Credit system, and we are particularly concerned that sanctions do not foster a positive atmosphere for people when they are receiving Universal Credit and looking for a job. Despite this, we note the DWPs analysis that found that the risk of sanctions encouraged people to search for work. Type: conclusion | Number: 22 | Paragraph: 128 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: Work Coaches will continue to work with claimants to ensure claimant commitments are reasonable for claimants’ circumstances and allow them to continue to adhere to the Covid-19 public health advice in force in the relevant part of the UK. DWP will continue to encourage claimants to prepare and look