# The Equality Act (Age Exceptions for Pension Schemes) Order 2010, Paragraph 27: Closure of sections of schemes

Extent: E+W+S

(1) The closure of any section of a scheme, from a particular date, to workers who have not already joined it.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)—
(a) a scheme may be divided into two or more sections, and
(b) a section of a scheme shall mean any of the groups in sub-paragraph (3).
(3) A section of a scheme shall mean any of the following—
(a) any group of members who became eligible to join, or who joined, the scheme on, after or before a particular date on the basis that particular benefits will be provided to or in respect of those members or that a particular level of contributions will be paid in respect of those members; or
(b) any group of members who became eligible to join, or who joined, the scheme as a result of a block transfer or relevant transfer.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2133/schedule/1/paragraph/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equality-act-age-exceptions-for-pension-schemes-order-2010/schedule-1/paragraph-27
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