Widow’s pension when member dies after pension becomes payable
G3.—(1) Except where regulation G6 applies (member marries after leaving pensionable employment) and regulation S4 (benefits on death in pensionable employment after pension becomes payable), the widow’s pension payable on a member’s death after a pension becomes payable under the scheme will be as described in this regulation.
(2) Subject to paragraph (3), the widow’s pension for the first three months after the member’s death (six months if the member leaves at least one dependent child who is dependent on the widow) will be equal to the member’s pension if that amount is greater than the amount of widow’s pension and child allowance that would otherwise be payable under these Regulations.
(3) For the purpose of paragraph (2), no account will be taken of any reduction to the member’s pension under regulation S2 (reduction of pension).
(4) Except while the widow’s pension is payable at the rate mentioned in paragraph (2), the widow’s pension will be equal to one half of the member’s pension calculated without regard to any reduction under regulation E5.