Paragraph 8 Meaning of “active member” of an existing scheme

(1)

This paragraph applies in relation to an existing scheme other than the 1987 scheme or the 2006 scheme (“the existing scheme”).

(2)

For the purpose of this Schedule, a transition member (T) is an active member of the existing scheme 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;

(b)

the 1988 NI police pension scheme;

(c)

the 2009 NI police pension scheme;

(d)

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

(e)

the 2015 NI police pension scheme.