Regulation 6 Amendment of regulation C2I1

Regulation C2 (meaning of pensionable service) is amended as follows.

After paragraph (2)(d) insert—

“(e)

in the case of a member who is not a special class officer, any period of pensionable service in excess of 40 years that relates to a period before—

(i)

the member’s 60th birthday; and

(ii)

1st April 2008.”.

For paragraph (3) substitute—

“(3)

Subject to paragraph (2), the benefits described in these regulations will be calculated by reference to a maximum of—

(a)

45 years pensionable service in the case of a member who is not a special class officer;

(b)

45 years pensionable service (of which only 40 years may relate to the period before the member reaches age 55) in the case of a member who is a special class officer,

and if the member’s pensionable service exceeds these limits, the amount of the excess will be ignored.”.