(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme 1992 (set out in Schedule 2 to the Firemen’s Pension Scheme Order 1992) as it has effect in England. Article 2 corrects errors made in the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1393). Article 3 provides a right for certain persons in respect of pensions in payment, and pensions which may become payable in respect of persons who have ceased to be in service or have died, to elect that any amendments in S.I. 2013/1393 which place them in a worse position shall not apply to them. Any such election must be made within 12 months of the coming into force of this Order.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen and the impact on the public sector is minimal.