Explanatory note

These Regulations provide for the payment of increases under the Pensions (Increase) Act 1971 on the following kinds of compensations payable under the Courts (Compensation to Officers) Regulations 1971:—

(a) long-term compensation for loss of employment or loss or diminution of emoluments;

(b) retirement compensation for loss of employment or loss or diminution of emoluments;

(c) compensation to the widow, child or other dependant or to the personal representatives of a claimant who was a pensionable officer.

The Regulations have retrospective effect from 1st December 1972 by virtue of section 5(4) of the Act.