Regulation 40 Meaning of “deferred member”
A person (P) becomes a deferred member of this scheme in relation to a continuous period of pensionable service under this scheme ( “ period of service ”) if paragraph (2) or (3) applies.
This paragraph applies if —
P ceases to be an active member of this scheme in relation to the period of service before reaching P's state pension age;
on ceasing to be an active member, P does not become a pensioner member of this scheme in relation to the period of service; and
P has at least 2 years' qualifying service or a transfer payment otherwise than from another occupational pension scheme has been received by this scheme in relation to P.
For the purpose of this regulation, a person on a period of unpaid leave during which the employment relationship continues M1 ceases to be an active member if the period of leave exceeds 5 years.
Paragraph F1(3) does not apply to a deferred member who falls within regulation 4(1)(b) or (d).
A person becomes a deferred member of this scheme in relation to an amount of accrued added pension if—
the circumstances in regulation 103(1) (deferment of added pension attributable to recent payments) apply; or
the person exercises the option under regulation 121 (option to defer payment of retirement added pension).
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Word in reg. 40(4) substituted (with effect in accordance with reg. 2(c) of the amending Rule) by The Police Pensions (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/38), regs. 2, 11
Marginal citations
- M1
See regulation 19 (periods of unpaid leave) for periods of unpaid leave during which the employment relationship continues