8.—(1) This paragraph applies in relation to an existing scheme other than the 1988 scheme or the 2006 scheme (“the existing scheme”).
(2) For the purpose of this Schedule, a transition member (T) is an active member of the existing scheme on a given date if on that date—
(a)T is in pensionable service under that scheme; or
(b)T is on a gap in pensionable service not exceeding 5 years.
(3) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (2)(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;
(b)the 1987 Great Britain police pension scheme;
(c)the 2006 England and Wales police pension scheme;
(d)the 2006 Scotland police pension scheme;
(e)another scheme under section 1 of the Act providing for payment of retirement pensions;
(f)the 2015 England and Wales police pension scheme; or
(g)the 2015 Scotland police pension scheme.