Correction of Errors in Firefighters' Pension Order 2026

Published: Sun 26th Jul 26

Corrected typographical errors and statutory citations in the 2026 Firefighters' Pension amendment.

This document issues technical corrections to the Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) Order 2026 to rectify typographical mistakes, incorrect cross-references, and incomplete citations.

It modifies specific definitions regarding pension calculations, clarifies rules for joining the scheme, and fixes errors in footnotes and formatting within the Schedule.

These adjustments apply to the administration of firefighters' pensions in England, ensuring the legal text accurately reflects the intended regulatory framework.

Arguments For

The document corrects administrative and typographical errors in the original Order to ensure the legislation is cited accurately.
The changes ensure that cross-references to other parts of the pension scheme, such as calculation of pensionable service and opt-out periods, function as intended.
Proponents would argue that precise language in pension legislation is necessary to prevent disputes over entitlement and calculation methods.

Arguments Against

Legal scholars might note that the need for a correction slip indicates a lack of thorough proofreading in the initial publication of the statutory instrument.
Affected parties may find the fragmented nature of corrections—issued separately from the main text—difficult to track without updated consolidated versions of the law.

Page 3, footnote (c): 'S.I. 2014/445.' should read 'Inserted by S.I. 2014/445.';

Page 3, footnote (d): 'S.I. 2014/445 and S.I. 2023/986.' should read 'Inserted by S.I. 2014/445 and S.I. 2023/986.';

Page 4, Schedule, paragraph 3(3)(e), substituted paragraph (6), definition of 'B': 'number of number of' should read 'number of';

Page 6, Schedule, paragraph 3(4), inserted rule 4(5): 'rule 6(2) of Part 10' should read 'rule 6(2) of Part 10 (calculation of pensionable service)';

Page 8, Schedule, paragraph 5(2), substituted rule 17(1)(a): 'and who is' should read 'and who is-';

Page 8, Schedule, paragraph 5(2), substituted rule 17(1)(a)(ii): 'is entitled to join' should read 'entitled to join;

Page 8, Schedule, paragraph 5(3): 'In rule 18(1)(a)' should read 'In rule 18(1)';

Page 8, Schedule, paragraph 5(3), substituted rule 18(1)(a)(ii): 'is entitled to be' should read 'entitled to be';

Page 8, footnote (a): 'S.I. 2014/445,' should read 'Amended by S.I. 2014/445,';

Page 9, Schedule, paragraph 5(4), inserted rule 18B(3): 'paragraph (10)' should read 'paragraph (2)';

Page 9, footnote (a): 'S.I. 2014/445 and S.I. 2023/986.' should read 'Inserted by S.I. 2014/445 and S.I. 2023/986.';

Page 10, Schedule, paragraph 6(2), inserted rule 7(3)(b): 'rule 5(1) of Part of this Scheme' should read 'rule 5(1) of Part 2 of this Scheme';

Page 10, Schedule, paragraph 6(2), inserted rule 7(5): 'op-out period' should read 'opt-out period';

Page 11, Schedule, paragraph 6(2), inserted rule 7(12): 'the person paid' should read 'the person paid-'; and

Page 11, footnote (a): 'S.I. 2023/986.' should read 'Inserted by S.I. 2023/986.'.

This text provides a list of specific corrections to be applied to the Firefighters' Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) Order 2026.

It removes redundant wording such as duplicate phrases in definitions and corrects spelling errors like 'op-out' to 'opt-out'.

Additionally, it clarifies legal citations by adding the word 'Inserted' or 'Amended' to various footnotes referring to previous Statutory Instruments.

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