http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2007/476The Police Pension (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2007 (revoked)PoliceIllnessesDeath in serviceRetirementRetirement on health groundsPOLICEStatute Law Database2024-10-03Expert Participation2009-04-06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This Statutory Rule has been made in consequence of a defect in S.R. 2007 No. 476 and is being issued free of charge to all known recipients of that Statutory Rule.2007 No. 476POLICEThe Police Pension (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2007 (revoked)<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Made15th November 2007Laid before Parliament5th December 2007Coming into operation31st December 2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PART 1GENERALCitation and commencement1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meaning of certain expressions and references — general provision2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Disablement3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 2ELIGIBILITY FOR PENSION AWARDS, PENSIONABLE SERVICE AND RETIREMENT<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Eligibility for pension awardsApplication of Regulations4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pension contributions payable by police officers5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Eligibility for pension awards payable on the ground of permanent disablement6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Election not to pay pension contributions7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Pensionable serviceReckoning of pensionable service8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous service reckonable without payment9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous service reckonable on payment10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reckoning of part-time service11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Service reckonable by reason of transfer value12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reckoning of service for purposes of awards13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>RetirementRetirement14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Voluntary retirement15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compulsory retirement on account of age16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compulsory retirement on grounds of efficiency of the service17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Compulsory retirement on the ground of disablement18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Effective date of retirement19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 3PENSIONABLE PAY AND CONTRIBUTIONSPensionable pay20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Final pensionable pay21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Average pensionable pay22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aggregate pension contributions for purposes of repayment23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 4PENSION AWARDS<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Personal pensionsPolice officer’s ordinary pension24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculation of ordinary pension25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Police officer’s ill-health pension26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculation of standard ill-health pension27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculation of enhanced top-up ill-health pension28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Police officer’s deferred pension29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Early payment of deferred pension subject to actuarial reduction30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Repayment of aggregate pension contributions31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deduction of tax from awards under regulation 7(4) or 3132. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pension debit members — personal awards33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Exchange of lump-sum for additional periodical payments34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commutation of small pension for lump-sum35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Survivors' pensionsSurvivors' pensions — general provision36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Survivors37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculation of adult survivors' pensions38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Calculation of child survivors' pensions39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Guaranteed minimum pensionGuaranteed minimum pension for the purposes of the Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 199340. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Awards on death — additional provisionsDeath gratuities — dependants41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Death gratuity — estate42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lump-sum death grant43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nomination for lump-sum death grant44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pension debit members — awards on death45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prevention of duplication46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Increase of awards by reference to the <Abbreviation Expansion="Pensions (Increase) Act (Northern Ireland) 1971 c.35 (N.I.) and Pensions (Increase) Act (Northern Ireland) 1974 c.49">Pensions (Increase) Acts</Abbreviation>47. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Revision and withdrawal or forfeiture of awardsReview and cancellation of pensions payable on the ground of permanent disablement48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Withdrawal of pension during service as a police officer49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduction of pension in case of default50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Withdrawal of early payment of deferred pension51. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Forfeiture of pension52. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 5PURCHASE OF INCREASED BENEFITSElection to purchase increased benefits53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acceptance and effect of elections54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lump-sum payments55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Payment by periodical contributions56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reckoning of increased benefits57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 6PENSION SHARING: PENSION CREDIT MEMBERSPension credit member’s entitlement to pension58. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commutation of the pension credit benefit on the grounds of serious ill-health59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Death grants where pension credit member dies before pension credit benefits payable60. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Application of general regulations61. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 7MEDICAL QUESTIONS AND APPEALS<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Eligibility for awards — generalEligibility for awards — general62. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>AppealsAppeals63. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Limitations on appeals64. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Decisions on eligibility for pension awards payable on the ground of permanent disablementReference to selected medical practitioner — eligibility for pension awards payable on the ground of permanent disablement65. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appeals against decisions on eligibility for pension awards payable on the ground of permanent disablement66. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Medical questions — permanent disablementReference of medical questions — permanent disablement67. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appeal to independent medical referee (<Abbreviation Expansion="independent medical referee">IMR</Abbreviation>)68. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Further reference to medical authority69. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Procedure and costs on appeals under regulation 6870. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Refusal to be medically examined71. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 8TRANSFER VALUES, PAYMENT, <Abbreviation Expansion="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">ETC</Abbreviation><CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>InterpretationInterpretation — transfers72. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Certificates of pensionable service on transfer between forces or rejoining the police serviceCertificates of pensionable service73. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Transfer values payable on leaving the police service or ceasing to make pension contributionsTransfer values payable on leaving the police service or ceasing to make pension contributions74. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prohibition on accepting or paying transfer values for pension credit rights75. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Mis-sold pensionsMis-sold pensions76. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Payment of awardsBoard responsibility for payment of awards77. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Payment and duration of awards78. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Payment of awards otherwise than to beneficiary and application of payments79. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Payment on behalf of officers of lifetime allowance charge80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reduction of benefits where lifetime allowance charge payable81. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PART 9SPECIAL CASES<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>ServicemenInterpretation82. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Awards to servicemen83. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Survivors' awards on death of servicemen84. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prevention of duplication85. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Application of regulations 41, 42 and 4386. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Servicemen who do not resume service in the police service87. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pensionable service and pension contributions88. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Former members of police force in Great BritainFormer members of a police force in Great Britain89. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Members of Police Service Northern Ireland transferring to a Police Service in Great BritainMembers of Police Service Northern Ireland transferring to a Police Service in Great Britain90. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<CommentaryRef Ref="key-6f10080032eeafe08635e06a4888f89b"/>Members of the Police Service Northern Ireland Reserve (Full-time)Members of the Police Service Northern Ireland Reserve (Full-time)91. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amendment of the Police (Injury Benefit) Regulations 200692. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCHEDULE 1GLOSSARY OF EXPRESSIONSRegulation 2(1)(a)

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SCHEDULE 2APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS TO OFFICERS TO WHOM REGULATION 4(2) AND (3) APPLIESRegulation 4(2), (3) and (4)1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCHEDULE 3TRANSFER ELECTIONS UNDER REGULATION 4(8)Regulation 4(8)1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCHEDULE 4PROGRESSIVE MEDICAL CONDITIONSRegulation 48(12)

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SCHEDULE 5AMENDMENT OF THE POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND AND POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND RESERVE (INJURY BENEFIT) REGULATIONS 2006Regulation 911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 Regulations revoked (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending Rule) by THE POLICE PENSION (NORTHERN IRELAND) REGULATIONS 2009 (S.R. 2009/79), reg. 1(2)(4)