Pension Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993

Type Public General Act
Publication 1993-11-05
Last updated 2025-04-07
State In force
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[^key-55b9e1eaef24f1cf96011e69f24503f1]: S. 67(1)(aa) inserted (1.10.2015) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), ss. 35(2), 53(1); S.R. 2015/307, art. 2(3)

[^key-566782a5035f13b0715143f52dbe4807]: S. 96B(2)(a)(xiia) inserted (10.8.2021) by Pension Schemes Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 6), s. 44(1)(c), Sch. 3 para. 2(a)

[^key-57611450b09bfbe554a2628a4fbd360e]: Pt. 4 Ch. 5 excluded (1.1.2006) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), art. 1(2), Sch. 6 para. 20(1)(c); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

[^key-576e0f68dd809e8de28da3c9f71fe354]: S. 4(1B) inserted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 7(3)

[^key-58b58d52fb120935b847c589132979a2]: Pt. 4 Ch. 5 inserted (1.1.2006 for specified purposes, 6.4.2006 in so far as not already in force) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1(2), 241 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/543, art. 2(5), Sch. Pt. 5

[^key-59716ea06b2358401ad4d098bf2e3a72]: Words in Sch. 3 para. 4(1) substituted (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 145(4) (with art. 10)

[^key-59735307dc91369249be937af33c7e79]: Words in s. 29 substituted (6.4.2012) by The Pensions (2008 No. 2 Act) (Abolition of Protected Rights) (Consequential Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. 2012/124), arts. 1(b), 4(4)(a)

[^key-599dc49a196b72215b07f6c457b5b451]: Words in s. 91(2)(a)(i) substituted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 55(3) (with s. 87)

[^key-59dab1e9b64e3c808b135fdabeabdf5c]: Words in s. 119(2) substituted (16.7.2015) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), ss. 41(2)(a), 53(1); S.R. 2015/307, art. 2(1)(f)

[^key-5a357c918e9facceb8f86d98593c3c4b]: Pts. 4, 5 renumbered as Pt. 4ZA Chs. 1, 2 and Pt. 4ZA heading inserted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 50(1)(2)(a) (with s. 87)

[^key-5ac0b833f9c87c1398ad100e17f883bd]: Words in s. 154A(1) inserted (1.3.2017) by The Bank of England and Financial Services (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/80), reg. 1, Sch. para. 9(b)(i)

[^key-5af7d5bc1c4d5bb5851ec446d0f64c90]: Pt. 4 Ch. 5 modified (1.4.2015) by The Teachers Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/170), regs. 1, 12(1)

[^key-5b01979f1091f0bfff8cf4abef87a546]: S. 33(1)-(3) substituted (14.9.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2016 in so far as not already in force) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 24; S.R. 2015/329, art. 2(1)(b)

[^key-5b4ab1a2b741baa26c3e51c9dab847e6]: S. 154(9) added (18.4.2005) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11), s. 53(1), Sch. 4 para. 52(c); S.I. 2005/1126, art. 2(2)(h)

[^key-5b4d26743f01f73a7eafdbc60bd69e1e]: Words in s. 34A(2)(a) inserted (7.12.2020) by The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1143), regs. 1(2), 40(6)(a)

[^key-5c1fd57bcaebf2edb591fcc3875bc17e]: Words in s. 125(1) inserted (6.4.2006) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 17(b); S.R. 2006/95, art. 2(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^key-5c6edda0ca6a1808267d068a4263204f]: Words in s. 176(1) substituted (11.2.2021 for specified purposes, 1.8.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Pension Schemes Act 2021 (c. 1), s. 131(1)(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 3(3)(a); S.R. 2022/197, art. 3(a)

[^key-5c980390736a59391cd2074734389b29]: Words in s. 154A(1) substituted (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 21(3)(b); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7 (with art. 5(2))

[^key-5d3deafd1ef025240db683044c8a59ff]: Words in s. 86(2)(a)(b) substituted (5.12.2005) by The Civil Partnership (Contracted-out Occupational and Appropriate Personal Pension Schemes) (Surviving Civil Partners) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/433), art. 1(3), Sch. 1 para. 21

[^key-5d4037a9342c7564fabf7a685b6344d0]: Words in s. 154(6)(a) substituted (18.4.2005) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11), s. 53(1), Sch. 4 para. 52(b); S.I. 2005/1126, art. 2(2)(h)

[^key-5d6283226469ab95516c2cedad1047e4]: Ss. 89, 89A, 90 substituted for ss. 89, 90 (3.3.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(1)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 54 (with s. 87)

[^key-5e7a6f60b92254994fbad3c57cee95a0]: S. 109(5)-(9) inserted (9.3.2018) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), ss. 43, 53(1); S.R. 2018/41, art. 2(1) (with art. 2(2))

[^key-5f56af08ded5f8a2f5e3ac7c0fc95023]: S. 38B repealed (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 18, Sch. 6 Pt. 6 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-5f70248c925b221daa0c9e51544c7797]: Words in s. 52(4)(b) substituted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 52 (with s. 87)

[^key-5fb102d3c71d5a14008091c52fb940e5]: Words in s. 34A(6) omitted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by virtue of Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(8)(c), 3(4)(b)

[^key-6011129e3498cb42e126835f2b1f2d6a]: Sch. 1 Pt. II omitted (6.4.2012) by virtue of The Pensions (2008 No. 2 Act) (Abolition of Protected Rights) (Consequential Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. 2012/124), arts. 1(b), 4(26)

[^key-6020a01f1a458853d001e5f2a8def84e]: Words in s. 161(6) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Amendment etc.) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/193), regs. 1, 2(6); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6073226cbe3f65670f9f9da50b4511da]: Words in s. 8B(7) substituted (15.12.2008) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), s. 118(2), Sch. 7 para. 9(a) (with s. 73)

[^key-609dd98b8ac9fd8c4b21ac0c6687af83]: S. 80 applied (24.7.2014) by The Pensions (2012 Act) (Transitional, Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. 2014/204), regs. 1(1), 24(4)

[^key-61c60598ae7b13aff7ac6a7343655856]: Words in s. 176(1) substituted (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 34(2)(b) (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-61fd1a31047b6d82a74027c37d544399]: Words in s. 111(1) inserted (15.3.2022 for specified purposes, 1.6.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (c. 10), ss. 19(8), 37(2); S.R. 2022/107, art. 2(b); S.R. 2022/175, art. 2

[^key-6210e2b1034b8fbf2d1e1966df3bc9ca]: Words in s. 154A(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Amendment etc.) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/193), regs. 1, 2(5)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-622d66d291b33fab558f7f8806be88f0]: S. 67(10)(11) inserted (1.10.2015) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), ss. 35(3), 53(1); S.R. 2015/307, art. 2(3)

[^key-62bfb333186cd44b4942f63df075a1ed]: Sch. 2 para. 3A inserted (24.7.2014) by The Pensions (2012 Act) (Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. 2014/213), regs. 1, 2(3)

[^key-63813e1e150220434e3d5958a0f720e5]: Word in s. 20E(3)(a) substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(5)(c), 3(4)(b)

[^key-639eb87cf261f9bd4190788596f21a1f]: S. 13(10) added (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 17(3)

[^key-63f73bbc92176f6ef1361cf0dafa2a17]: Words in s. 97H heading substituted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 63(3) (with s. 87)

[^key-63fb4b963289f27190044007f0ebdd5e]: S. 109A inserted (1.1.2006 for specified purposes, 6.4.2006 in so far as not already in force) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 14; S.R. 2005/543, art. 2(5), Sch. Pt. 5

[^key-6433e818ce020f2adf03b0b0e9ebe1fc]: S. 97G substituted (3.3.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(1)(b)(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 62 (with s. 87)

[^key-64362c7c60f10c72622be54b41ad321d]: S. 11A modified (1.4.2015) by The Public Service (Civil Servants and Others) Pensions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/81), regs. 1(1), 6(1)

[^key-654a780dfc214bb5bd771e21c1283021]: Pt. 4 Ch. 1 modified (1.4.2015) by The Health Service Workers (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/167), regs. 1, 7(1)

[^key-65a53ce8a69d0dbe60b09df543649d45]: S. 48 substituted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 35

[^key-65d4cedfceafe408d6b31a3e2d8eb79a]: S. 49 modified by S.R. 1996/493, reg. 77(3) (as substituted (6.4.2009) by The Pensions (2008 Acts) (Consequential Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/113), arts. 1, 3(7))

[^key-65d8a874a30decfa78c83b6741ce6a26]: Pt. 10 restricted (1.4.2015) by The Health and Social Care Pension Scheme (Transitional and Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/122), regs. 1, 27(3)(a)(ii)

[^key-65d8d446245fccf01d45e1dd137b6593]: S. 93B inserted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), ss. 72(4), 89(3)(b) (with s. 87)

[^key-65f457a81923777f7c89a0f47b8bd41f]: S. 95(2) substituted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 59(2) (with s. 87)

[^key-6609fb0bee25e930ef11c2b7421043a0]: Sch. 2 para. 2(3) substituted (6.4.2009) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), s. 118(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(3) (with ss. 73, 80(2)); S.R. 2009/22, art. 2(2)(c)

[^key-6790fe922104d7e9084eb19b5e79dc40]: S. 95 modified (1.4.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/59), regs. 1, 24(1)

[^key-6813a1e20b031d2c5480ade789eb2ace]: Words in s. 177(6) inserted (15.3.2022) by Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (c. 10), ss. 19(9), 37(2); S.R. 2022/107, art. 2(c)

[^key-68537925c230778740b443e7091c99ea]: S. 4(3) repealed (6.4.2015) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), s. 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 46, Sch. 6 Pt. 7; S.R. 2012/115, art. 2(2)(a)(iv)(b)

[^key-68ebbfc8fcade91227805f0413328dfd]: S. 97J(3) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), art. 1(2), Sch. 11; S.R. 2005/166, art. 2(6), Sch. 1

[^key-68f4c7fdf9c127a7b2b46794e9001ddc]: S. 95 modified (3.10.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/234), regs. 1, 24(1)

[^key-696990ed4204f833a7b84cdb23f19e80]: Word in s. 170(1)(c) omitted (10.5.2018) by virtue of Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (c. 10), ss. 12(2)(a), 37(1)(b) (with s. 12(4))

[^key-69897fd94802a4f6e1da3a2f376f3778]: S. 22 repealed (6.4.2012) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), ss. 85(3)(b), 118(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 3 (with s. 73); S.R. 2012/119, art. 2(a)(c)

[^key-69a3bdf426211bcaa9a9d1fd2fd5b5f2]: Words in s. 176(1) repealed (with effect in accordance with Sch. 10 Pt. 6 Note 1(b) of the amending Act) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), s. 118(2), Sch. 10 Pt. 6 (with s. 73)

[^key-69e31093c389e7f50924fe7e3f030180]: S. 41A repealed (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 22, Sch. 6 Pt. 6 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-69f12cfd9a143a753ad9b9d6edf9314d]: Words in s. 145(6)(m) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Amendment etc.) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/193), regs. 1, 2(4)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6ad3c1d390cc3fd7f7b302e4fd7c9ed4]: S. 38 repealed (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 30

[^key-6b72b7c47a9bce1608b4f2b1a0f7e143]: Words in s. 176(1) inserted (11.2.2021 for specified purposes, 1.8.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Pension Schemes Act 2021 (c. 1), s. 131(1)(3)(a), Sch. 4 para. 3(2); S.R. 2022/197, art. 3(a)

[^key-6c7f35fb2095ed62abdf0b0522cae06b]: S. 20A(1): s. 20A renumbered as s. 20A(1) (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 20(a)

[^key-6d1f1f1da8e6a12c0dae457886e6de19]: Pt. IV Ch. II: power to modify conferred (16.3.2022 for specified purposes, 6.4.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Pension Schemes Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 6), s. 44(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(6)(b); S.R. 2022/110, art. 2(a)(b)

[^key-6d4c825985da0f6940adb034e20c3086]: Words in s. 33(6) substituted (7.12.2020) by The Marriage and Civil Partnership (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1143), regs. 1(2), 40(5)(c)(i)

[^key-6d99ab05b2b001d60a545ecc73624e9e]: Words in s. 97P(1) inserted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 67(2) (with s. 87)

[^key-6e6bc21d8bb71d859a5ffc61329297a8]: S. 50 omitted (6.4.2012) by virtue of The Pensions (2008 No. 2 Act) (Abolition of Protected Rights) (Consequential Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. 2012/124), arts. 1(b), 4(13)

[^key-6ee6f4c5968330a7e562951776d453bc]: S. 144(4)(bb) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 253(2)(a), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

[^key-6ee794caf46a57a879935e26e3cd2f43]: S. 97C(1)(1A) substituted for s. 97C(1) (16.1.2016) by Pension Schemes Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 1), ss. 46(3), 52(1)

[^key-6f6785769744b00d75dbc0e0b5be105e]: S. 20D(4)(5) inserted (13.1.2020) by The Marriage (Same-sex Couples) and Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1514), regs. 1(2), 68(4)(c) (with regs. 6-9)

[^key-6ff2900f131ccf082da1d804f0e5e568]: S. 145(1A) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 253(2)(b), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

[^key-70736d4534bbfd8f4b4b4dd9a6373f35]: Pt. 4 Ch. 4 modified (1.4.2015) by The Health Service Workers (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/167), regs. 1, 10(1)

[^key-70aaa424ac472806730b0f973700e9cd]: Words in s. 46(4) substituted (6.4.2012) by The Pensions (2008 No. 2 Act) (Abolition of Protected Rights) (Consequential Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. 2012/124), arts. 1(b), 4(10)(c)(iii)

[^key-7145a51ee66b6aa9c869be64e5b9ba5f]: S. 20A(1)(c) omitted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by virtue of Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(2)(d), 3(4)(b)

[^key-71b1227724f1d97ebdc26b48f338a0cc]: Words in s. 97P(1) omitted (6.4.2015) by virtue of Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 67(3) (with s. 87)

[^key-71eed8829bae03f4161455f31f7e8603]: Word in s. 176(4) omitted (6.4.2012) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 34(3) (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-731b5c043faa1dae1e6508d864fd7108]: S. 13(2)(c) inserted (10.11.2005 for specified purposes, 5.12.2005 in so far as not already in force) by The Civil Partnership (Contracted-out Occupational and Appropriate Personal Pension Schemes) (Surviving Civil Partners) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/433), art. 1(2)(a)(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(b)

[^key-7333b132849961778ec00913b9b9384d]: Pt. 4 Ch. 5 excluded (24.7.2014) by The Pensions (2012 Act) (Transitional, Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. 2014/204), regs. 1(1), 55(1)(c)

[^key-7398172ab6350fe0f1316535c81111d7]: Pt. 4 Ch. 2 modified (1.4.2015) by The Public Service (Civil Servants and Others) Pensions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/81), regs. 1(1), 8(1)

[^key-73bfe57136c29407f473e3fa1d402d4d]: S. 4(1) substituted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 7(2)

[^key-73c55f49a259a5e0c25400a0e438779a]: Words in s. 20A(1)(e) omitted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by virtue of Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(2)(e)(ii), 3(4)(b)

[^key-73c93cf8db8f622a6fcccf85264411ab]: Words in s. 16(1)(a)(ii) omitted (6.4.2016) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 18(b)(i)

[^key-745999b3bf51f55557b1a985bd9d6d31]: S. 13(11)(12) inserted (13.1.2020) by The Marriage (Same-sex Couples) and Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1514), regs. 1(2), 68(3)(h) (with regs. 6-9)

[^key-748ba0c80629b21ac2c57be7d7a1efa6]: S. 5 cross-heading repealed (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 8 (with savings until 6.4.2019 by S.R. 2016/106, arts. 1(1)(2), 2(1)(2))

[^key-74af7d4b2c1d7cab3cfd06c8ff52d331]: Words in s. 176(1) substituted (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1(2), 259 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

[^key-74ef682e8925dd034ccb8283263a5a70]: Words in s. 145(6)(k) substituted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), reg. 1, Sch. para. 8(2) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

[^key-75502c0b2aefd6cac855fb4141ce75cf]: Words in s. 33 cross-heading substituted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 23

[^key-763d61a06f76f393ca990af8b2b6baa3]: Words in s. 120 substituted (16.7.2015) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), ss. 41(3)(c), 53(1); S.R. 2015/307, art. 2(1)(f)

[^key-769d555304a4f5f73162ba8d4cf5b8f7]: S. 164A repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), art. 1(2), Sch. 11; S.R. 2005/166, art. 2(6), Sch. 1

[^key-76c4e7191faec31baf7043d93a0e6510]: S. 95(3A) omitted (6.4.2015) by virtue of Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 59(4) (with s. 87)

[^key-76eeff414ddec9734b2374ba92b8781c]: S. 97Q omitted (6.4.2015) by virtue of Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 68 (with s. 87)

[^key-76f0a337ef3a63c8140c64a09dd0859e]: S. 15 modified (1.4.2009) by Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/33), regs. 1, 74(1)

[^key-77822519dc7a5752e9efadf41f6dec8f]: Words in s. 17(2) substituted (10.11.2005 for specified purposes, 5.12.2005 in so far as not already in force) by The Civil Partnership (Contracted-out Occupational and Appropriate Personal Pension Schemes) (Surviving Civil Partners) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/433), art. 1(2)(a)(3), Sch. 1 para. 8

[^key-781def57bf90e10b94eae58ff5dda6e0]: S. 145(3)(ba) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 253(2)(c), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

[^key-7821a60798557928624fb52d5dd149c1]: Words in s. 30(3) repealed (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 15(3)(b), Sch. 6 Pt. 6 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-79633432f7275a3a5c49b3e505a9bb24]: Pt. 4 Ch. 4: power to modify conferred (25.2.2005 for specified purposes, 6.4.2005 in so far as not already in force) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1(2), 20(7)(a) (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(4)(a)(b), Sch. Pt. 4

[^key-7a08c219a100771158f7bf46d7742c9b]: S. 97J(7) substituted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 64(4) (with s. 87)

[^key-7a6f4eed4ac11d39b67146dbb6185d80]: Sch. 7 para. 20 repealed (1.10.2009) by The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (with art. 10)

[^key-7a9707eb19e5d79b2026b6210c3a12ac]: Pt. 4 Ch. 1 modified (1.4.2015) by The Firefighters Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/166), regs. 1, 7(1)

[^key-7bad63ddc826eb8b630cf5ad31efdd14]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 2(1) substituted (6.4.2009) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), s. 118(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(a) (with ss. 73, 80(2)); S.R. 2009/22, art. 2(2)(c)

[^key-7c5dbce9675588d63f7c8bf1feb4e49c]: S. 3(1)(1A) substituted for s. 3(1) (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(2) (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-7cac8082612f9a949d4f3d093f4b60d1]: Words in s. 37(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 10(4) of the amending Act) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), s. 118(2), Sch. 7 para. 10(2) (with s. 73)

[^key-7d2e1b092cd38823a8d04f201678fcd3]: Words in s. 125(1) substituted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 69 (with s. 87)

[^key-7dc4c14979ee572b46396fc5f8a6d2c7]: Pt. 4ZA Ch. 1 excluded (1.4.2017) by The Judicial Pensions (Fee-Paid Judges) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/522), regs. 1, 71

[^key-7e4c1025fff4c15106b481280cbf0f96]: S. 28A repealed (6.4.2012) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), ss. 85(2)(b), 118(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 3 (with s. 73); S.R. 2012/119, art. 2(a)(c)

[^key-7ec21a7b1507a411c5007511ca18197b]: S. 53(2) modified (6.4.2016) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Schemes that were Contracted-out) (No.2) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1677), regs. 1(2)(b), 39(1)(2)

[^key-809d4b594b6aa547314379b703b9d2ad]: S. 166(1)(b) and word omitted (6.4.2016) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 40

[^key-8121505f5bc7a23383894ca013f4f7a1]: S. 97J(2B) inserted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), ss. 53(3), 89(1)(b)(3)(b) (with s. 87)

[^key-816949fb494579162e7793601f90d692]: S. 41(5) added (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 21 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-81729c135dc13c2845ffc4de85cef819]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 4(1) substituted (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), s. 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 58(2); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2(1)(b)(iii)

[^key-82259579bcd59ea17d891088efdee1d7]: Act: transfer of functions (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 6(1)(a) (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

[^key-8257cb521d6257d8bd828d5e880c1e0e]: Words in s. 154(5) substituted (18.4.2005) by Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005 (c. 11), s. 53(1), Sch. 4 para. 52(b); S.I. 2005/1126, art. 2(2)(h)

[^key-83f59f646988a8d0c0d8f5ae311b6a80]: S. 52 modified (27.4.2005) by The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Pension Liberation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/193), regs. 1(1), 2(5), (6)

[^key-8425f530fb6b8be083c58daf0f034cec]: Words in s. 20F(1)(a) substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(6)(a), 3(4)(b)

[^key-84deadf2dadcc67e1f577b680f3efe3d]: S. 45 repealed (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 32

[^key-84f7b396d5947ab91170a404d2311bd9]: Words in s. 20A(1)(f) inserted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(2)(e)(i), 3(4)(b)

[^key-85216113bfb69a0257a0bf5550cb1f81]: Words in s. 20B(7)(a) substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(3)(d)(ii), 3(4)(b)

[^key-85aad27de3fe2b0577620f8f9a61b486]: S. 145(6)(b)(ba) substituted for s. 145(6)(b) (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 20(a); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7 (with art. 5(1))

[^key-85bdbf1f32249ac74621dfde53dfd102]: S. 13(1A) inserted (3.3.2009 for specified purposes, 6.4.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 12(2), 21(1); S.R. 2009/75, art. 2(a)(b)

[^key-864c3d00650ba8f674dcf8e83261ba70]: Pt. 4 Ch. 3 modified (temp.) (1.4.2015) by The Judicial Pensions Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/76), reg. 1(3), Sch. 3 para. 7(1)

[^key-86a4fb0b6982220893f6ed89e7408e1b]: Words in s. 13(5) inserted (13.1.2020) by The Marriage (Same-sex Couples) and Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1514), regs. 1(2), 68(3)(e) (with regs. 6-9)

[^key-86de1f16231485211d05a112fa856e57]: Words in s. 38A(9) substituted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 2

[^key-86df62b2a0d04dfe7478e3962641eb62]: Words in s. 80(1) substituted (24.7.2014) by The Pensions (2012 Act) (Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. 2014/213), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)

[^key-8800bfbb8393e9822c012af3ade90629]: Words in s. 80(4) inserted (24.7.2014) by The Pensions (2012 Act) (Consequential and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. 2014/213), regs. 1, 2(2)(c)(i)

[^key-883d170c25b04e8daf7b79055a1f49a4]: Words in s. 67(3) substituted (28.4.2014) by Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 2), s. 37(2), Sch. 8 para. 20(2); S.R. 2014/123, art. 2(1)(r)

[^key-88a7d584f36823338d88489d2a1752bd]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(1E)(b) inserted (13.1.2020) by The Marriage (Same-sex Couples) and Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1514), regs. 1(2), 68(10) (with regs. 6-9)

[^key-8946db0fb411fbd572d62d6fbddfbc75]: Words in s. 109(3A) substituted (29.2.2008) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), s. 21(1), Sch. 5 para. 4; S.R. 2008/65, art. 2(b)

[^key-89725383b57ac5a91940111517d3fee6]: S. 95(2)(c) and word inserted (11.2.2021 for specified purposes, 1.8.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Pension Schemes Act 2021 (c. 1), ss. 76(4)(c), 131(2)(a)(3)(a); S.R. 2022/197, art. 3(a)

[^key-8986ab9d47e95558520c40225087deb3]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 5(1) substituted (6.4.2015) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), s. 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 58(3) (as amended (immediately before 6.4.2012) by S.R. 2012/124, arts. 1(a), 7(3)(c)); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2(2)(a)(v)

[^key-89ce84f7931e518731c786612df4d3d7]: Act: power to modify conferred (1.7.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 292(a); S.R. 2005/321, art. 2(10)

[^key-8a5dafa3097644465778be14959d4255]: S. 41B repealed (6.4.2015) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), s. 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 53, Sch. 6 Pt. 7; S.R. 2012/115, art. 2(2)(a)(iv)(b)

[^key-8aad7e87b88b8ac76bffe186e2099520]: Words in s. 176(1) inserted (11.2.2008) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), Sch. 1 para. 35

[^key-8b16868efe3db92e2cdf9f1a91040cf7]: Word in s. 176(4) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), art. 1(2), Sch. 11; S.R. 2005/166, art. 2(6), Sch. 1

[^key-8b9386d7c8840c6a87d4e9aafe4ef8e4]: S. 37 repealed (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 29 (with savings until 6.4.2019 by S.R. 2016/106, arts. 1(1)(2), 2(1)(2))

[^key-8c5539e746b2fe0dd3c3557c054ab814]: S. 49(3) omitted (6.4.2016) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 36 (with savings until 6.4.2019 by S.R. 2016/106, arts. 1(1)(2), 2(1)(2))

[^key-8c66677dc418c7866b1bb35270a9eb0e]: S. 79(1B) inserted (28.4.2014) by Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 2), s. 37(2), Sch. 8 para. 21; S.R. 2014/123, art. 2(1)(r)

[^key-8cc14079bc56140bf1c596b9aa22bf7b]: S. 161(6) substituted (26.1.2020) by The Seafarers (Collective Redundancies, Information and Consultation and Insolvency Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/12), regs. 1(1), 2(2) (with reg. 2(5))

[^key-8ce9dce40adbd9455d9c7a585fec0393]: S. 176(1) modified (11.2.2021 for specified purposes, 1.8.2022 in so far as not already in force) by S.I. 1995/3213 (N.I. 22), art. 67A(3B) (as inserted by Pension Schemes Act 2021 (c. 1), ss. 75(6), 131(2)(a)(3)(a); S.R. 2022/197, art. 3(a))

[^key-8d43f13481e413ee2e6f8a6d3197d946]: Words in s. 119(1)(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/146), reg. 1(3), Sch. para. 258(2)(a) (with regs. 4, 5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8d808aa3139836830b13d65c6969b108]: Words in s. 142(7)(b) substituted (5.12.2005) by The Civil Partnership (Pensions and Benefit Payments) (Consequential, etc. Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/434), art. 1(3), Sch. para. 17

[^key-8e6a631f52f85cc6fe3c77021c5ac450]: Words in s. 155(1)(i)(ii) omitted (6.4.2012) by virtue of The Pensions (2008 No. 2 Act) (Abolition of Protected Rights) (Consequential Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. 2012/124), arts. 1(b), 4(18)(c)

[^key-8ef75b9be8f34addda8ccc57fbb3ad45]: Words in s. 13(1) substituted (10.11.2005 for specified purposes, 5.12.2005 in so far as not already in force) by The Civil Partnership (Contracted-out Occupational and Appropriate Personal Pension Schemes) (Surviving Civil Partners) Order (Northern Ireland) 2005 (S.R. 2005/433), art. 1(2)(a)(3), Sch. 1 para. 5(a)

[^key-91b1c4b4a9819a8f295f601facf5fca1]: Words in s. 43(6) inserted (24.2.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 11 para. 23(4); S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

[^key-920bb60c1ce06dc0c76d1607b21a3fe0]: Pt. 4ZA Ch. 1: power to modify conferred (11.2.2021 for specified purposes, 1.8.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Pension Schemes Act 2021 (c. 1), s. 131(1)(3)(a), Sch. 5 para. 1(6)(a); S.R. 2022/197, art. 3(a)

[^key-92223b5519ea912c856413c348ce10e0]: S. 107A(18) added (3.1.2012 for specified purposes, 30.6.2012 in so far as not already in force) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), ss. 49, 118(1) (with s. 73); S.R. 2011/441, art. 2(a); S.R. 2012/266, art. 2(a), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-926218e6bcf324423cbd01d4d113336a]: S. 13(3)(4) applied (with effect in accordance with reg. 1(2) of the amending Regulations) by The Police Pension (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2009 (S.R. 2009/79), regs. 1(2), 40(7) (with reg. 4)

[^key-92955126c0517a343509107a9df21e71]: S. 180(1A)(1B) inserted (1.3.2017) by The Bank of England and Financial Services (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/80), reg. 1, Sch. para. 9(d)(ii)

[^key-92f526830301b9ae915a12f1acf92e01]: S. 38A(5A) substituted (6.4.2015) by The Pensions (2008 No. 2 Act) (Abolition of Protected Rights) (Consequential Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. 2012/124), arts. 1(d), 31(4)(b)

[^key-92fbfa8f23a9cca693ceea20c9645ef9]: Words in s. 95(2)(b) inserted (11.2.2021 for specified purposes, 1.8.2022 in so far as not already in force) by Pension Schemes Act 2021 (c. 1), ss. 76(4)(b), 131(2)(a)(3)(a); S.R. 2022/197, art. 3(a)

[^key-933db6c490d7da8b129dd842ae67df84]: S. 11A modified (1.4.2015) by The Firefighters Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/166), regs. 1, 6(1)

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