(This note is not part of the Regulations.)

These Regulations amend the Judicial Pensions (Additional Voluntary Contributions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1995.

They provide for—

a

the further application of Inland Revenue limits to the amount of additional benefits which may be purchased;

b

the provision of additional children’s pension in return for the purchase of added units of benefit under the Judicial Added Benefits Scheme;

c

administrative expenses incurred by the authorised provider to be deducted from voluntary contributions received.

These Regulations also amend the earlier Regulations to correct some errors and omissions.