Human Resources - Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations (1997) (L1560)

1. Summary of changes

1.1. This protocol has been reviewed in May 2024 - paragraph 3.2 added. 

2. What this protocol is about

2.1. This document describes the pension policy of the chief constable as it relates to the exercise of discretions contained in the:

• The Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payment Regulations 2020
• The Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013
• The Local Government Discretionary Payments (Injury Allowance) Regulations 2011
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations 2008
• The Local Government Early Termination of Employment (Discretionary Compensation) Regulations 2006
• The Local Government (Early Termination) of Employment (Discretionary Compensation) Regulations 2000
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (in relation to pre 1st April 1998 leavers) Regulations 1997

This protocol is not nor is it intended to be contractual. Compliance with this HR Protocol and any governing policy is mandatory.

3. Detail the protocol

3.1. Please see the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) 2014 for further information.

3.2. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) 2014 - Discretionary Decisions by Kent Police.  

4. Equality Impact Assessment (EIA)

4.1. This protocol has been assessed with regard to its relevance to race and diversity equality. As a result of this assessment the protocol has been graded as having a medium potential impact.

5. Risk assessment

5.1. There is no specific risk assessment or health and safety consideration thought relevant to the content of this protocol.

5.2. Officers and members of police staff engaged within the process must remain aware that they must follow the protocol correctly otherwise the risk to the organisation of a possible employment tribunal could be raised. A failure to fully adopt the principles set out in this protocol could have a detrimental effect upon the reputation of the organisation.

6. Consultation

6.1. There are no changes to the content so no new consultation is necessary.

7. Monitoring and review

7.1. The day to day application of employer discretions will be monitored by the Head of Employee Relations. The protocol will be reviewed in two years’ time.

8. Governing force policy. Related force policies/protocols/linked operating procedures

8.1. This HR Protocol supports the overarching HR Policy L1.

9. Other source documents, e.g. legislation, APP, force forms, partnership agreements (if applicable)

None listed.