Paragraph 50 Deferred member of 1988 scheme on scheme closing date

(1)

This paragraph applies to a member of the 1988 scheme (P)—

(a)

who was not an active member of the 1988 scheme on the scheme closing date;

(b)

who ceases to be in pensionable service for any period not exceeding 5 years; and

(c)

who re-enters pensionable service after the scheme closing date.

(2)

Unless the person is a protected member of the 2006 scheme—

(a)

the person becomes a member of this scheme;

(b)

the person is taken to be a transition member with continuity of service; and

(c)

the service to which the final salary benefits relate is counted when calculating qualifying service.

(3)

If the person is a protected member of the 2006 scheme, the person joins the 2006 scheme.

(4)

For the purpose of sub-paragraph (1)(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 2006 scheme or the existing 2006 England and Wales police pension scheme or the existing 2006 Scotland police pension scheme;

(b)

the 1987 Great Britain police pension scheme;

(c)

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

(d)

the 2015 England and Wales police pension scheme;

(e)

the 2015 Scotland police pension scheme.