Regulation 4 The Police Pensions Regulations 1987

In regulation A4 (meaning of certain expressions and references – general provisions), after paragraph (2) insert—

“(3)

In these Regulations, a reference to a regular policeman’s relevant voluntary retirement age shall be construed in accordance with paragraphs (4) to (6).

(4)

In relation to a regular policeman who is not a member of the metropolitan police force or an overseas policeman, that reference shall be construed as a reference to—

(a)

where he is a superintendent or inspector, the age of 60 years;

(b)

where he is a sergeant or constable, the age of 55 years.

(5)

In relation to a regular policeman who is a member of the metropolitan police force that reference shall be construed as a reference to—

(a)

where he is the commissioner, deputy commissioner or an assistant commissioner, the age of 60 years;

(b)

where he is a deputy assistant commissioner or commander, the age of 57 years;

(c)

where he holds any lower rank, the age of 55 years.

(6)

In relation to a regular policeman who does not come within paragraphs (4) or (5), that reference shall be construed such that he does not have a relevant voluntary retirement age.”.