Paragraph 5 Meaning of “conditional full protection member of an existing scheme”F1

(1)

For the purpose of this Part a person (P) is a conditional full protection member of an existing scheme on a given date if on that date—

(a)

P is in pensionable service under that scheme;

(b)

P is in service in respect of which P is eligible to be a member of an armed forces or reserve forces pension scheme; or

(c)

P is on a gap in service not exceeding 5 years.

(2)

For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1), after the closing date for the existing scheme, P is not on a gap in service while P is in pensionable public service.

(3)

In sub-paragraph (2), the closing date for the existing scheme means the date referred to in section 18(4)(a) or (b) of the 2013 Act as applicable.

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

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