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Pensions Act 2004

Pensions Act 2004

2004 CHAPTER 35

Commentary on Sections

Part 1 – the Pensions Regulator

New powers in respect of occupational and personal pension schemes

Section 16: Restitution

68.If the Regulator applies to the High Court or Court of Session and the court is satisfied that there has been a misuse or misappropriation of any of the assets of an occupational or personal pension scheme, then the court can direct any person knowingly concerned in the misuse or misappropriation of the assets to take specified steps to restore the parties to their original position.

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