The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Amendment) Order 2011

Amendment to article 29 (description of benefits – death)

4.  In article 29—

(a) in paragraph (1)(b)—

(i) after “civil partner” insert “,”;

(ii) omit “or”; and

(iii) after “dependant” insert “, or eligible child”;

(b) after paragraph (5) insert—

“(6) A bereavement grant is payable to an eligible child where the deceased does not leave a surviving spouse, civil partner or surviving adult dependant.”.