The Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2015

Paragraph 9 of Schedule 3 (meaning of “tapered protection member”)

32.  In paragraph 9 of Schedule 3—

(a) in sub-paragraph (1), for “if—”, substitute—

“if sub-paragraph (1) or (2) applies.

(1A) This sub-paragraph applies if—”; and

(b) before sub-paragraph (2), insert—

“(1B) This sub-paragraph applies if—

(a) P was an active member of an existing public service scheme on the scheme closing date and on 31st March 2012;

(b) P enters eligible employment not more than 5 years after leaving pensionable service under the existing public service scheme;

(c) a pension in respect of all of P’s service in the existing public service scheme has not become payable on or after 1st April 2012; and

(d) unless P dies, P would reach normal pension age under—

(i) the existing scheme between 2nd April 2022 and 30th September 2025 (inclusive); and

(ii) the existing public service scheme on or before 30th September 2025.”.