Paragraph 2 Meaning of “continuity of service”F1
United Kingdom
For the purposes of this Schedule, a transition member (T) has continuity of service between pensionable service in the AFPS 2005 and pensionable service in the AFPS 2015 (“continuity of service”) unless T has a gap in service exceeding 5 years which—
begins on or before T’s transition date; and
ends on the day on which T becomes an active member of the AFPS 2015.
For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1), during the period starting with F21st April 2015, T is not on a gap in service while T is in service which is pensionable under an existing scheme, a public body pension scheme or a scheme under section 1 of the 2013 Act.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Sch. 2 inserted (1.4.2015) by The Armed Forces (Transitional Provisions) Pensions Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/568), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2
- F2
Words in Sch. 2 para. 2(2) substituted (19.3.2025 with effect on and after 1.10.2023) by The Armed Forces Pensions (Remediable Service) (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/188), regs. 1(b), 3(3)(5)
Notes on Schedule 2
Modifications
- C1
Schs. 1-3 modified (14.7.2026 for the tax year 2014-15 and subsequent tax years) by The Public Service Pension Schemes (Rectification of Unlawful Discrimination) (Tax) Regulations 2026 (S.I. 2026/673), regs. 1(2), 10