Paragraph 7 Meaning of “active member” of the 2006 scheme or the equivalent NI police pension scheme

(1)

This paragraph applies in relation to—

(a)

the 2006 scheme; and

(b)

the 2009 NI police pension scheme.

(2)

For the purpose of this Schedule, a transition member (T) is an active member of a scheme mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) on a given date if on that date—

(a)

T is in pensionable service under that scheme; or

(b)

T is on a gap in pensionable service not exceeding 5 years.

(3)

For the purpose of sub-paragraph (2)(b), 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 1987 scheme;

(b)

the 2009 NI police pension scheme;

(c)

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

(d)

the 2015 NI police pension scheme.