Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003

638Awards for bravery

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(1)No liability to income tax arises on a pension or annuity if it is paid to the holder of an award for bravery in respect of the award.

(2)In this section “award for bravery” means—

  • the Victoria Cross,

  • the George Cross,

  • the Albert Medal,

  • the Edward Medal,

  • the Military Cross,

  • the Distinguished Flying Cross,

  • the Distinguished Conduct Medal,

  • the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal,

  • the Distinguished Service Medal,

  • the Military Medal,

  • the Distinguished Flying Medal.