Consultation on the Police Pensions (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026
Overview
The Department of Justice (DoJ) is seeking to make technical amendments the Police Pensions Regulations 2015 which are intended to ensure that the Police Pension Scheme remains fair, up to date, and operates effectively.
The first amendment will align the annual revaluation date used in pension calculations, moving it from 1 April to 6 April. This change is intended to reduce the risk of Police Officers incurring Annual Allowance charges arising from high periods of inflation.
The second amendment will remove the end date - currently 31 March 2027 - from the table of members' contribution rates. This change will ensure that the existing contribution rates continue to apply beyond 1 April 2027 without interruption, thereby reducing the risk of unintended gaps in member contributions.
Together, these amendments aim to protect the integrity of the scheme, safeguard the interests of its members by providing certainty and continuity, and support the stable and effective administration of the Police Pension Scheme.
Why your views matter
The Department invites views and responses from interested parties, particularly those organisations representing police officers, police employers and members of the police pension scheme. This will help ensure that the final regulations and associated policies are informed by a clear understanding of how these proposed amendments may impact scheme members.
Alternative Formats
If it would assist you to access the consultation document in an alternative format or language, please contact policepensions@justice-ni.gov.uk
A link to submit your views is provided, together with a link to the consultation document, which can be accessed further down the page and provides additional background and detail.
Audiences
- DOJ Staff
Interests
- Stakeholder Engagement