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-ca47f3fc510db38e2cf13ee8055e4b1a]: Words in s. 92(2)(a)(i) omitted (6.4.2016) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 39

[^key-cc463c0365d678c5bb424bfb3edfceab]: S. 10(2A) inserted (24.2.2003) by Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (c. 29), s. 458(1), Sch. 11 para. 23(3); S.I. 2003/120, art. 2, Sch. (with arts. 3 4) (as amended (20.2.2003) by S.I. 2003/333, art. 14)

[^key-cc93f26cd1e4b6411e610d802707c0db]: S. 80(3A)-(3B) 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)(b)

[^key-cce2f0f6c45ea653d4089bad3afa47ee]: Ss. 96A-96D inserted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 60 (with s. 87)

[^key-ccfd284f18ff068ec08b434a2167d2ef]: S. 13(9) omitted (13.1.2020) by virtue of The Marriage (Same-sex Couples) and Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1514), regs. 1(2), 68(3)(g) (with regs. 6-9)

[^key-cd708c41590b2f2bd1dfcbbfcb65d8bc]: Act: 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), 17(4) (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(4)(a)(b), Sch. Pt. 4

[^key-cd8f9f618690bb29c3e3342dffc6191c]: S. 142(1)(f) substituted (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 19(a); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

[^key-cdbb55caa4200f5f0add09b0e305b3a5]: S. 13(4A)(aa)(ab) inserted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 17(2)

[^key-ce87e339f6fba328fe1a7de75341f5de]: S. 155 excluded (1.1.2006) by The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Requests and Orders) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3181), arts. 1, 184

[^key-cebe07e28874a9fe0dbf66ba4205bef9]: Words in s. 15(4)(a)(i) 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(3); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-cec49d37ef009ff16c53e6d10236e3e5]: Words in s. 13(4) 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(c)

[^key-cf1e2e7a3487944f1b2dd604a6dcd31c]: Words in s. 49(3) 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(12)

[^key-cf314bc820acb1d55bbd0eb89178c1ee]: Words in s. 176(1) repealed (6.4.2005 except for the definition of "voluntary contributions requirements", 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. 11; S.R. 2005/166, art. 2(6), Sch. 1; S.R. 2006/95, art. 2(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^key-cf5f525f37bcb71949f2c7979f5dca8f]: Pt. 4 Ch. 2 modified (1.4.2015) by The Judicial Pensions Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/76), reg. 1(3), Sch. 3 para. 6(1)

[^key-cf86a1f9b30a7d1ba7ade6e44958a55d]: Words in s. 95(4A) substituted (6.4.2006) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 10(b); S.R. 2006/95, art. 2(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^key-cf90276e6a43f415de435f81b49d358e]: Word in s. 119(1)(b) omitted (31.1.2019) by virtue of The Insolvency (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/146), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 256(2)(a)(i) (with regs. 4, 5)

[^key-cf905445ffac27f6f59e49fbcad70605]: S. 52(8)(9) added (1.10.2006 for specified purposes, 1.1.2007 in so far as not already in force) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 7(3); S.R. 2006/352, art. 2(2)(a)(b)

[^key-cfb9bdbb7ec0803713a2f02669663b91]: S. 125(3)(b) 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-d0021665a133bb7318d7dd4e7fbc6ce2]: Words in s. 37(1B) substituted (6.4.2011) by The Social Security (Reduced Rates of Class 1 Contributions, Rebates and Minimum Contributions) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1036), arts. 1(1), 5(3)

[^key-d0e5625e6c762178d0a3d0d17b5a33af]: Act modified (21.2.2009) by The Banking Act 2009 (Parts 2 and 3 Consequential Amendments) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/317), arts. 1, 3, Sch.

[^key-d114724f2ae3864a583c435298d5f59d]: Word in s. 174(1)(a)(ii) substituted (6.4.2006) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 25(2)(c); S.R. 2005/543, art. 2(6), Sch. Pt. 6

[^key-d21df548af9bec5f1524ef969b425c53]: Word in s. 20D(3) 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)(b)(ii) (with regs. 6-9)

[^key-d270ce5be609d2a0985331f16fa0db33]: Words in s. 119(2)(b) substituted (16.7.2015) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), ss. 41(2)(b), 53(1); S.R. 2015/307, art. 2(1)(f)

[^key-d2958520cd7a1b7ff9b807c2b5b2c904]: Words in Pt. 3 heading substituted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 3(a)

[^key-d31af2d28d46ac07bcf91c8c63aeeb90]: Words in s. 105(1)(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. 22

[^key-d32a986dc76979340f98e2d1cd38d642]: Act: power to modify conferred (15.12.2008) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), ss. 115(1)(2)(a), 118(2) (with s. 73)

[^key-d330339f27eb5c2c22a559b459e86e1e]: Words in s. 154A(1) substituted (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)(ii)

[^key-d40634cdfa91cbc3244c7f0279866d3a]: Sch. 2 para. 2A inserted (7.6.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 (c. 3), ss. 20(6), 34(3); S.R. 2012/233, art. 2(2)(e)

[^key-d47748d2b1ed5e8013e431a23feebaa3]: Words in s. 176(1) omitted (6.4.2016) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 42(3)

[^key-d53465623c730ed46d73adf0c2cd16d5]: S. 11A modified (1.4.2015) by The Health Service Workers (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/167), regs. 1, 6(1)

[^key-d55c4065d281b70beb3610ff1d27696d]: S. 145(8) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 253(2)(e), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

[^key-d55e161f1496ead2485a851d8456ab31]: Words in s. 154A(1) substituted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), reg. 1, Sch. para. 8(3)(a) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

[^key-d5b9b2cb8992d0bd3adf63ea3f1b1dfc]: Pt. 4 Ch. 3 modified (1.4.2015) by The Police Pensions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/156), regs. 1(2), 9(1) (which amending provision ceases to have effect (6.4.2016) by virtue of S.R. 2016/24, reg. 1(2))

[^key-d6369bdc57eca7641c8cc2bce1697ccb]: S. 91(2A)-(2C) inserted (3.3.2015 for specified purposes, 6.4.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), ss. 71(3), 89(1)(b)(3)(b) (with s. 87)

[^key-d643f7ebbbe5fe6538f9114986960272]: Pt. 4 Ch. 5 modified (1.4.2015) by The Health Service Workers (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/167), regs. 1, 12(1)

[^key-d660e24454ea8fc4af2a1d1ce81ef570]: S. 38A(9) added (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 17 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-d662384f958f8a7a4dfef61cdfb0cdec]: S. 20F(2) omitted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by virtue of Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(6)(b), 3(4)(b)

[^key-d95713e297e423fbdb97db542f2e47e4]: Words in s. 46(4) 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(10)(c)(i)

[^key-d97c0334a7a8d23e7638dccb956b7bfb]: Words in s. 152(1) 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(17)

[^key-d98545e7acbe5638df649d6770942127]: Act: power to modify conferred by S.I. 1995/3212 (N.I. 22), art. 10(2)(4)

[^key-da2ba66ebdd0270e559e8777fc6d29df]: Pt. 4 Ch. 3 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), 9(1) (which amending provision ceases to have effect (6.4.2016) by virtue of S.R. 2016/34, reg. 1(3))

[^key-da8db0fd14ef59cad9dda3ccf9bfd588]: Words in s. 176B(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. 4; S.R. 2022/197, art. 3(a)

[^key-daa4b55aefe05d88a6ec59c61f044067]: S. 97AI(7)(a)(xi) inserted (16.7.2015) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(1), Sch. 18 para. 9(4)(a); S.R. 2015/307, art. 2(1)(n)

[^key-db28fd554a075a09827578f71979fb13]: S. 154A(1AA) inserted (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 21(4); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7 (with art. 5(2))

[^key-db448053d64983ebe0d04ce1589636e3]: Words in s. 161(7) omitted (26.1.2020) by virtue of The Seafarers (Collective Redundancies, Information and Consultation and Insolvency Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/12), regs. 1(1), 2(3) (with reg. 2(5))

[^key-db74beef52d11d09141236e34ceceaae]: Pt. 4 Ch. 5 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), 12(1)

[^key-dc2fe4222d1b24a3dc6515e447982d38]: S. 5 repealed (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 9 (with savings until 6.4.2019 by S.R. 2016/106, arts. 1(1)(2), 2(1)(2))

[^key-dd020ead2b893f4e10fbea243f2611e8]: S. 144(4)(ba) 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-dd3b9e59094589a41867ca5f920c5e8d]: Ss. 24-25 repealed (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 11, Sch. 6 Pt. 6 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-dd5a1b8e4a233436d1e337bacaa197b5]: Words in s. 5(2A) substituted (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(4), 21(1); S.R. 2009/75, art. 2(a)(b)

[^key-dd613d464df0fc73d27077130779b1fd]: Pt. 4ZA Ch. 2 heading substituted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 50(1)(2)(c) (with s. 87)

[^key-de354d9d464b5c3ab49f5033a20fafed]: S. 40 repealed (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 20, Sch. 6 Pt. 6 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-e00b8e9b56b6ce567fa0c5853d087106]: Words in s. 1(1) repealed (retrospective to 6.4.2007) by Finance Act 2007 (c. 11), Sch. 20 paras. 23(2), 24(1), Sch. 27 Pt. 3(2)

[^key-e05f8782c76af7e7ff6bb8331643328b]: S. 11A modified (1.4.2015) by The Police Pensions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/156), regs. 1(2), 6(1)

[^key-e061e5738b7a6300ba5454aaed04782c]: S. 120(6) added (22.9.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 16; S.R. 2005/411, art. 2(3)

[^key-e06528f38d46bc0a68b4559675cb7053]: Words in s. 19(3)(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. 9

[^key-e1338c99777e96a903e0766a1096182a]: S. 97AI(7)(a)(ix)(viii) inserted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), ss. 66(1)(a), 89(3)(b) (with s. 87)

[^key-e19ad347e46f5380f2a4419a07372fda]: S. 91(6A) inserted (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. 55(4) (with s. 87)

[^key-e1e2332111ec38775ef148edb4f09048]: S. 1 renumbered as s. 1(1) (1.7.2005 for specified purposes, 22.9.2005 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), 216(2) (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/321, art. 2(7)(a)(b)(i)(ii)

[^key-e2547a5b2aaa23a3ce9351ba91c37cbe]: S. 97AI(7)(b)(vi)(vii) inserted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), ss. 66(1)(b), 89(3)(b) (with s. 87)

[^key-e29503fbd6b9ba3e4b83a40edff56765]: Words in s. 1(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(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e2aef598c2603cb6c9489423a701d762]: S. 92(3)(b) 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(14)(b)(iii)

[^key-e32db0ea636b7b770544ae2a1a50d59c]: S. 95(6) 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-e3cd63a56781c204c5860d482ea82dfc]: 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)(a); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7 (with art. 5(2))

[^key-e3f099d09df5d71b8fbadd076c497c6d]: S. 170(8) substituted (25.2.2005 for specified purposes, 1.4.2005 for all other purposes) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), art. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 23(a); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(3)(a), Sch. Pt. 3 (with art. 6)

[^key-e45d895a41dd62e31eafa0af14839c62]: S. 145(1B) 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-e4b053e7f2aafc4d4fad519477f205b3]: S. 145(6)(c) repealed (6.4.2006) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), art. 1(2), Sch. 11; S.R. 2006/95, art. 2(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^key-e50f00a0839961439c11e36da303a6e7]: Words in s. 20E(2) substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(5)(a), 3(4)(b)

[^key-e53edcade232c32ce97b6a3e26209cca]: Words in s. 92(3)(a) 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. 14

[^key-e54fa83764e8f740fefb8e2526676b02]: Words in s. 36(c) substituted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 27(b)

[^key-e55052f2999e90472ead9828ee4469e7]: Words in s. 5(5A) substituted for s. 5(5A)(a)(b) (6.4.2006) by The Taxation of Pension Schemes (Consequential Amendments) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/745), arts. 1, 8(2)

[^key-e5c43e7ccbe2c567b063f4a83d5257b0]: S. 95(2ZB) inserted (30.11.2021) by Pension Schemes Act 2021 (c. 1), s. 131(2)(d)(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 13(5); S.R. 2021/300, art. 2(b)

[^key-e609233d0c3bdeb827944f8975250d75]: Pt. 4 Ch. 5 modified (1.4.2015) by The Police Pensions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/156), regs. 1(2), 12(1)

[^key-e66c407548efd3a4b14fce9479f36868]: Word in s. 109(7) inserted (1.10.2021) by Pension Schemes Act 2021 (c. 1), s. 131(2)(d)(3)(c), Sch. 11 para. 15(3)(b); S.R. 2021/271, art. 2(3)(j)

[^key-e69e2b8d84869e1312b57c8313651dcb]: Pt. 4ZA Ch. 1 heading substituted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 50(1)(2)(b) (with s. 87)

[^key-e7222d534b35019baaac442453b0d510]: S. 92(4) substituted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 56(4) (with s. 87)

[^key-e7a4dea3f154b2e39344fa691796ec46]: Words in s. 151 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(16)

[^key-e7c28cac141de8fc1cc636ae4675ed3f]: S. 2 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-e80015907b9063cc6f13aa39a4386c46]: Words in s. 176(1) inserted (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 34(2)(a) (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-e81e91b5e4b1ef7207b0c612ad1872a3]: S. 170(1)(c)-(d) substituted for s. 170(1)(c) (25.2.2005 for specified purposes, 1.4.2005 for all other purposes) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 3(2); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(3)(a), Sch. Pt. 3

[^key-e82922af37a25a663846e9a6fd32e3f9]: Act: power to modify conferred (17.2.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), art. 1(6)(a)(ii) (with art. 285(5))

[^key-e85fea2e415384a1b766bba1856ecba0]: Pt. 4ZA Ch. 1 excluded (1.8.2022) by S.R. 1996/619, reg. 2A (as inserted by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) (Modifications and Consequential and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/192), regs. 1(1), 3(3))

[^key-e860f7fb0b72039104a414c030237024]: Words in s. 20D(3) 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)(b)(i) (with regs. 6-9)

[^key-e8762eb614c790895355423b4941fff0]: S. 20A(1)(ba) inserted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(2)(c), 3(4)(b)

[^key-e8bc13dac01ee3dc81dae31e6dc4fe4e]: Words in s. 154(4) inserted (with effect in accordance with s. 883(1) of the amending Act) by Income Tax (Trading and Other Income) Act 2005 (c. 5), s. 883(1), Sch. 1 para. 470(a) (with Sch. 2)

[^key-e981157df467697faa9b1cbe196398ee]: S. 169(3) added (7.6.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 (c. 3), ss. 32(2), 34(3); S.R. 2012/233, art. 2(2)(h)

[^key-e996a4af82f4e581339bc57adcdfc1c9]: Words in s. 13(4) 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)(c) (with regs. 6-9)

[^key-e9d6102e8c2d88472ca98a12e427caff]: S. 30(5) repealed (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 15(4), Sch. 6 Pt. 6 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-ea5c9ae0eb2bea7b75695ffb53a94a22]: Words in s. 3(7) repealed (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 2(4), Sch. 6 Pt. 6 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-eaac80fb60f7a6feb9cddad516bb6a7f]: Words in s. 154(6) repealed (6.4.2006) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), art. 1(2), Sch. 11; S.R. 2006/95, art. 2(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^key-eb8bf6e5aa643a7a5a8573e3cee57588]: S. 155(4) 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)(d)

[^key-eb9a934497fb4c67ce1ff0f0b38886b2]: S. 34A(1)(b) omitted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by virtue of Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(8)(a), 3(4)(b)

[^key-ec02894c924d5043004dadca898d1ba3]: S. 170(1)(a) repealed (25.2.2005 for specified purposes, 1.4.2005 for all other purposes) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), art. 1(2), Sch. 11; S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(3)(a), Sch. Pt. 3

[^key-ec4e2e4d923cdb46187bf506c96a2cf5]: S. 109B 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(7), 37(2); S.R. 2022/107, art. 2(b); S.R. 2022/175, art. 2

[^key-ed2a98cac353dc425302970cf34fc2af]: Pt. 4 Ch. 4 modified (1.4.2015) by The Firefighters Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/166), regs. 1, 10(1)

[^key-ed6450435e57800ed27bef1907a50611]: Words in s. 97B substituted (16.1.2016) by Pension Schemes Act (Northern Ireland) 2016 (c. 1), ss. 46(2), 52(1)

[^key-ed8adf4ef499e937c808f5195aa12c72]: Words in s. 8A(2)(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. 3

[^key-edb0026766d67cac45bb7fd0d2781fce]: S. 57(10) 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), 41(1)

[^key-edd3e3ed5018c345ceaf58c85680e57a]: Words in s. 8B(7) inserted (15.12.2008) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), s. 118(2), Sch. 7 para. 9(b) (with s. 73)

[^key-ede49015dbf6dbc90239aa2b17dee654]: Words in s. 20G(1) omitted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by virtue of Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(7)(a), 3(4)(b)

[^key-edf38f6ea566b97c29cacd0db1a1c89c]: Words in s. 80(3) 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. 6 para. 2(2); S.R. 2022/197, art. 3(a)

[^key-eea91c3fd3cc781564870a58ce3cb9ce]: Words in s. 44A(1) substituted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 31

[^key-eee7f5295b50f12ee39c72a301a534c8]: Words in s. 176(1) substituted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 42(4)

[^key-ef3f0eed4119e344d06efecf96d86fa6]: Words in s. 46(1) 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(10)(a)(i)

[^key-ef41fe39529c24a86f4900e087f6a93f]: Pt. 4 Ch. 1 modified (1.4.2015) by The Police Pensions (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/156), regs. 1(2), 7(1)

[^key-ef4944d875c552769da8ce968804f536]: Words in s. 8B(5)(b) substituted (11.2.2008) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), Sch. 1 para. 33(a)

[^key-ef6f62562db806f005acba51c7c613af]: Pt. IV Ch. I: 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)(a); S.R. 2022/110, art. 2(a)(b)

[^key-eff3de7810bb5e70f066ca3b5396f95d]: Words in s. 38A(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with Sch. 7 para. 11(2) of the amending Act) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), s. 118(2), Sch. 7 para. 11(1) (with s. 73)

[^key-f009a676011ef3d3579f5d77d1a64d5b]: Pt. 4 Ch. 1 modified (1.4.2015) by The Teachers Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/170), regs. 1, 7(1)

[^key-f01c0e01c3cb2d5e03204911fc8c60b0]: Pt. 3 Ch. 1 heading substituted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 4

[^key-f0ae76518967381b77049483f8ddccd5]: S. 20A(1)(a) omitted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by virtue of Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(2)(a), 3(4)(b)

[^key-f1ed13a9293db463e1e26b3266517bbe]: S. 67(3) substituted (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1(2), 240(1) (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

[^key-f2116f9da0680ef0ccb2fd63ecbb7766]: S. 93(3ZA) 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(3), 131(2)(a)(3)(a); S.R. 2022/197, art. 3(a)

[^key-f250dc8971971590524645e746f66e12]: S. 13(8) added (1.7.2005 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), 261(2) (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/321, art. 2(15), Sch. Pt. 2

[^key-f25183b218cec4f7a24faf95f10a86db]: Words in s. 170(1)(e) substituted (6.4.2019) by The Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (Naming and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/383), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 6

[^key-f3998104c0e43c5fb5064431c2b6b7b4]: Words in s. 180(1) substituted (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)(i)

[^key-f3bf21813ae7126d82cf581fb5796aca]: S. 44A(2) restricted (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), 40(4)

[^key-f3fbaf54981a143eef512a7e37309d90]: Sch. 8 para. 8(1) repealed (6.4.2006) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), art. 1(2), Sch. 11; S.R. 2006/95, art. 2(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^key-f451252a599b04ba38e5964220016d01]: 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(3)(b); S.R. 2022/197, art. 3(a)

[^key-f4a6397abde0a88ec98032d368a3ee83]: S. 26 repealed (6.4.2012) by Pensions (No. 2) Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 13), ss. 85(3)(d), 118(1), Sch. 10 Pt. 3 (with s. 73); S.R. 2012/119, art. 2(a)(c)

[^key-f534bd9df08c76d572ce44f33cc89728]: Words in s. 85(2)(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. 20

[^key-f58370ec25275986aaf309e66d3dd487]: Words in s. 165(3) 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(21)

[^key-f5a4a0359beb48ebaaae54271975f6f0]: S. 159(2)(c) repealed (6.4.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c. 1), ss. 13(4), 21(1), Sch. 4 para. 31, Sch. 6 Pt. 6 (with Sch. 4 Pt. 3); S.R. 2012/115, art. 2

[^key-f6107078f759cd8c8d75b3edd2bbd5cf]: Words in s. 161(2)(a) 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(20)

[^key-f6642e0d71d6b3e8e600a0c1cf4336c7]: Words in s. 91(2)(b)(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-f669566cdd8832cb6a3e2681858a3593]: Words in s. 20B(2) inserted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(3)(a), 3(4)(b)

[^key-f6697e9d0c32a643bf476c0ab6b542ee]: S. 20F(3) substituted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(6)(c), 3(4)(b)

[^key-f6e5c085efb01200b16094cf79188974]: Words in s. 43(3) 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. 15(b)(i)

[^key-f759ac71594f20e0d1e3236da36f9cac]: Sch. 2 para. 1(5)(6) added (7.6.2012) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2012 (c. 3), ss. 20(5), 34(3); S.R. 2012/233, art. 2(2)(e)

[^key-f75f937b5aa137818d90b65b03de359b]: S. 3 repealed (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 5 (with savings until 6.4.2019 by S.R. 2016/106, arts. 1(1)(2), 2(1)(2))

[^key-f78c5ba14d8fb4300d36c0df9c0e7460]: Words in s. 106(1)(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. 23

[^key-f7ec437d7c304c14689d8e36645745ca]: Words in s. 97P(3) substituted (6.4.2015) by Pension Schemes Act 2015 (c. 8), s. 89(3)(b), Sch. 4 para. 67(5) (with s. 87)

[^key-f82d2bdcc46c3d8441cbd81130e091d2]: S. 20E(4) omitted (28.4.2022 for specified purposes) by virtue of Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Act 2022 (c. 33), ss. 2(5)(d), 3(4)(b)

[^key-f86271923d7795c5e90bbb06c57e419f]: Words in s. 4(2) 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(2) (with regs. 6-9)

[^key-f9adad9b3fbcb0a05e2a5e1e9e4b1499]: Words in s. 4(2) substituted (6.4.2016) by Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 2

[^key-f9e57dfff105333356c50b1fc5e032ba]: Words in s. 128 repealed (6.4.2006) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1(2), 244(2), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2006/95, art. 2(c), Sch. Pt. 3

[^key-fa4061236f7bfc1e33ff1b99c08100e1]: Sch. 1 paras. 6-8 omitted (6.4.2016) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 45(4) (with savings until 6.4.2019 by S.R. 2016/106, arts. 1(1)(2), 2(1)(2))

[^key-fb69360d719230ccd62fbb65258f0733]: Words in s. 147(3)(c) repealed (6.4.2005) by The Pensions (Northern Ireland) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/255 (N.I. 1), arts. 1(2), 253(2)(h), Sch. 11 (with art. 285(5)); S.R. 2005/48, art. 2(7), Sch. Pt. 7

[^key-fb6a03d49aeee8ed8de35ed84486265b]: Pt. 4 Ch. 4 modified (1.4.2015) by The Teachers Pension Scheme (Consequential Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/170), regs. 1, 10(1)

[^key-fb7dd19e53d57d774e3c3ff64e1d41c5]: Words in s. 173(a) omitted (6.4.2016) by virtue of Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 5), s. 53(3), Sch. 13 para. 41

[^key-fb7f36ebe2cec30b78f624696dfa0dc5]: S. 89(10A) 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(2)(b), 131(2)(a)(3)(a); S.R. 2022/197, art. 3(a)

[^key-fbe4279d87de2346585694015de259c9]: Words in s. 20F(1)(b) 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-fc12abdb7f45598fefebf37414ff6820]: S. 95(4B) inserted (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. 59(5) (with s. 87)

[^key-fc833d329a105c2ae666dd4aae8e91bc]: Pt. 4 Ch. 5 modified (1.4.2009) by Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/33), regs. 1, 74(1)(3)(7)

[^key-fca9162cae4d499d760ff6c9edf32f3a]: S. 170(1)(e) and word inserted (10.5.2018) by Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (c. 10), ss. 12(2)(b), 37(1)(b) (with s. 12(4))

[^key-fcb2d6de89560ec200c907f3da524bb2]: Words in s. 154A(1) substituted (28.11.2017) by The Central Securities Depositories Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1064), reg. 1, Sch. para. 8(3)(b)(i) (with regs. 7(4), 9(1))

[^key-fd87847026cf28fd7b3efe4f462e879e]: S. 145(6)(h) omitted (1.10.2009) by virtue of The Companies Act 2006 (Consequential Amendments, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1941), art. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 145(3) (with art. 10)

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