112.—(1) If an active member, a deferred member or a pensioner member dies leaving a surviving adult dependant, the surviving adult dependant is entitled to a pension payable for life.
(2) In this Part, “surviving adult dependant” means, in relation to a deceased member of former member—
(a)the surviving spouse,
(b)the surviving civil partner, or
(c)a surviving nominated partner.
(3) For the rate at which the pension is payable, see regulations 114 to 118.