Explanatory note
(This note is not part of the Regulations.)
These Regulations apply the RUC Pensions Regulations 1988 (Pensions Regulations) to auxiliary members in service from 6th April 1988 other than those who were permanent members of the Ulster Special Constabulary immediately before 1st May 1970.
Service by an auxiliary member that between 6th April 1988 and 30th June 1994 (inclusive) is treated as pensionable service by a full member under the Pensions Regulations from 6th April 1988 to the extent set out in these Regulations only (regulation 3).
Auxiliary members in service on or after 1st July 1994 may elect to be treated as members under the Pensions Regulations with effect from 1st July 1994 or from any date afterwards up to and including the coming into force date of these Regulations. Such election must be made in writing within 28 days of the coming into force of these Regulations. Where an auxiliary member has died prior to the deadline for making an election, the following may make an election instead: spouse of the deceased; adult dependants who would be entitled to benefits by virtue of such an election; or personal representatives (regulation 4).
No contributions under Part G of the Pensions Regulations shall be payable in respect of any service between 6th April 1988 and 30th June 1994 (inclusive). Thereafter contributions under Part G must be paid in respect of any period of service to which an election applies. Where limited contributions for such period of service have already been paid under Part M of the Pensions Regulations, the difference between the two levels of contributions under Parts G and M must be paid. This amount may be deducted from any lump sum paid to the auxiliary member upon his leaving the service after the coming into operation of these regulations (regulation 5).
Regulation 6: auxiliary members are entitled to the following benefits:
| Part M benefits | Full membership benefits | |
|---|---|---|
| Group A: | ||
| Left service between 1988 to 1994 | Unaffected | Calculated as if pensionable service commenced 1988 and ended with the last day of service. Pensionable pay calculated as at last day of service. |
| Group B: | ||
| Opts to convert from 1st July 1994 | Calculated as if pensionable service ended 30th June 1994 “Pensionable pay” calculated as at 30th June 1994 | Calculated as if pensionable service commenced 1988 and ended with last day of service. Pensionable pay calculated as at last day of service. Part G contributions payable from 1st July 1994 only. |
| Group C: | ||
| Opts to convert from any date after 1st July 1994 | Calculated as if pensionable service ended at date election takes effect; “Pensionable pay” for purposes of calculation as at date election takes effect. | “Pensionable service” determined by adding together: (a) service 1988 to 1994 and (b) service from date of election to last day of service. Pensionable pay calculated as at last day of service. Part G contributions payable from date election takes effect only. |
| Group D: | ||
| Opts not to convert any service | Awards unaffected | Calculated from 1988 to 1994. |
Regulation 7: the Pensions Regulations are applied with certain modifications to any period of service by an auxiliary treated as service by a member.
Regulation 8: service by full time reserve members between 6th April 1988 and 30th June 1994 is treated as pensionable service for the purpose of these Regulations only with effect from 1st July 1994.