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4. In regulation 22 of the principal Regulations (Payment of lump sum)(1) –
(1) In sub-paragraph (3)(a) –
(a)after the word “notice” in the first place where it occurs, there shall be inserted the words “in writing”;
(b)the words “in accordance with paragraph (3B)” shall be omitted.
(2) After sub-paragraph (3)(a) there shall be inserted the following sub-paragraph –
“(aa)the widow or widower has been convicted of an offence specified in regulation 93 (Loss of rights to benefits) and the Department has directed as a consequence of that conviction, the widow’s or widower’s right to a payment in respect of the member’s death shall be forfeited; or,”.
(3) In paragraph (3A), the words “and (3C)” shall be omitted.
(4) After sub-paragraph (3A)(a) there shall be inserted the following sub-paragraph –
“(aa)that person has been convicted of an offence specified in regulation 93 (Loss of rights to benefits) and the Department has directed as a consequence of that conviction, that that person’s right to a payment in respect of the member’s death shall be forfeited; or”.
Regulation 22 was amended by S.R. 2002 No. 69