PART 2POLICE

2Pensions: special constables and police cadets14

1

Regulations under section 48 of the 2012 Act may make provision relating to the payment of pensions and other benefits to or in respect of—

a

special constables appointed under section 9 of the 2012 Act; or

b

police cadets appointed under section 25 of the 2012 Act.

2

Before making regulations relating to the payment of pensions and other benefits, the Scottish Ministers must consult the Police Negotiating Board for the United Kingdom.

3

For the purposes of paragraph (1), regulations under section 48 of the 2012 Act may—

a

apply, subject to such modifications as may be prescribed by the regulations, any provisions made by or under any enactment relating to the pensions and other benefits payable to or in respect of constables;

b

be framed so as to have effect as from a date earlier than the making of the regulations.

4

Section 54(2) of the 2012 Act does not apply in respect of provision made in relation to this article.