50.—(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.