50.—(1) This paragraph applies in relation to a member of the 1987 scheme (P) who—
(a)was not an active member of the 1987 scheme on the scheme closing date;
(b)has a gap in pensionable service of not more than 5 years; and
(c)re-enters pensionable service after the scheme closing date.
(2) Unless P is a protected member of the 2006 scheme—
(a)P joins this scheme; and
(b)P is taken to be a 1987 transition member with continuity of 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 Scotland police pension scheme;
(b)the 1988 NI police pension scheme;
(c)another scheme under section 1 of the Act providing for payment of retirement pensions;
(d)the 2015 NI police pension scheme.