Paragraph 4 Continuity of service (1987 transition members)

(1)

A 1987 transition member (T) has continuity of service for the purpose of these Regulations if T has continuity of service in relation to—

(a)

a period of service under the 1987 scheme; and

(b)

a period of service under this scheme.

(2)

T has continuity of service in relation to a period of service under the 1987 scheme and a period of service under this scheme unless those periods of service are separated by a gap in pensionable service exceeding 5 years which—

(a)

begins on or before T's transition date; and

(b)

ends on the day on which T becomes an active member of this scheme.

(3)

For the purpose of sub-paragraph (2), T is not on a gap in pensionable service after the scheme closing date while T is in pensionable service under—

(a)

an existing scheme other than the 2006 scheme or the existing Scotland police pension scheme;

(b)

the 1988 NI police pension scheme;

(c)

another scheme under section 1 of the Act providing for payment of retirement pensions;

(d)

the 2015 NI police pension scheme.