# The Judicial Pensions Regulations 2022, Regulation 46: Entitlement to full retirement pension

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) A member of this scheme (P) is entitled to the immediate payment for life of a full retirement pension if—
(a) P has reached normal minimum pension age;
(b) subject to sub-paragraph (3), has ceased to be in qualifying judicial office; and
(c) P has claimed payment of a full retirement pension.
(2) But if P has not reached normal pension age under this scheme, P is not so entitled unless P has at least two years’ qualifying service.
(3) Where P exercises a partial retirement option under regulation 49(2) (exercise of partial retirement option), P is entitled to a full retirement pension under paragraph (1) in respect of the particular office or offices for which the option is being exercised, notwithstanding that P remains in qualifying judicial office.
(4) The claim for payment of a full retirement pension may only be made by notice to the scheme manager in a form required by the scheme manager.
(5) Where P resumes service in qualifying judicial office, this will not affect any entitlement under this regulation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2022/319/regulation/46 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/judicial-pensions-regulations-2022/regulation-46
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