# The Local Authority Social Services (Staff Protection) Order 1970, Note: Explanatory note


This Order, in pursuance of sub-section (1) of section 9 of the Local Authority Social Services Act 1970, makes provision for the protection of the interests of the local authority staff mentioned in sub-section (4) of that section who may be affected by the provisions of section 2 or 6 of that Act.
Article 3 contains safeguards against the worsening of a person's terms and conditions of employment.
Article 4 enables a person who suffers a reduction in his remuneration to be treated for local government superannuation purposes as if he had not suffered such reduction.
Article 5 enables a person who enjoys the benefit of certain early retirement provisions applicable to medical or nursing staff etc. to continue to enjoy that benefit where he would otherwise cease to do so. Paragraph (4) makes similar provision for persons subject to the Manchester Superannuation (Benefits) Scheme 1955.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1970/1975/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-authority-social-services-staff-protection-order-1970/note
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