5.—(1) A 2006 transition member (T) has continuity of service for the purpose of these Regulations if T has continuity of service in relation to—
(a)a period of service under the 2006 scheme; and
(b)a period of service under this scheme.
(2) T has continuity of service in relation to a period of service under the 2006 scheme and a period of service under this scheme unless those periods of service are separated by a gap in pensionable service exceeding 5 years which—
(a)begins on or before T's transition date; and
(b)ends on the day on which T becomes an active member of this scheme.
(3) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (2), 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 1988 NI police pension scheme;
(c)the 2009 NI police pension scheme;
(d)another scheme under section 1 of the Act providing for payment of retirement pensions; or
(e)the 2015 NI police pension scheme.