Paragraph 5 Continuity of service
(1)
This paragraph applies in relation to a transition member (P) who was a member of the existing scheme or an existing public service scheme before becoming an active member of this scheme.
(2)
For the purpose of this Schedule, P has continuity of service unless P has a gap in service exceeding 5 years which—
(a)
begins on or before the closing date; and
(b)
ends on the day on which P becomes an active member of this scheme.
(3)
In this paragraph, “closing date” means—
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if P is a full protection member of the existing scheme, 31st March 2022;
(a)
if P is a tapered protection member of the existing scheme, P's tapered protection closing date; or
(b)
otherwise, the scheme closing date.