Fixing Errors in the 2026 LGPS Member Benefits Rules

Published: Thu 11th Jun 26

This instrument formally issues corrections for numerous textual and referencing errors found across various pages and regulations within The Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Member Benefits) Regulations 2026.

This statutory instrument is a formal correction notice addressing several typographical, cross-referencing, and textual errors identified within the main body and Explanatory Note of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Member Benefits) Regulations 2026, which pertains to pension arrangements in England and Wales.

Arguments For

Ensures legal accuracy and clarity regarding the interpretation and application of the underlying pension regulations.
Corrects typographical errors and incorrect cross-references, which prevents confusion for scheme administrators, employers, and scheme members regarding specific benefit entitlements and administrative procedures.
Maintains the integrity of statutory instruments by rectifying minor errors immediately upon discovery, ensuring that the published version accurately reflects the intended legislative text.

Arguments Against

The need for such corrections indicates potential shortcomings in the proofreading or legislative scrutiny process prior to initial publication, raising questions about initial reliability.
Frequent corrections, even minor ones, can cause delay or confusion for administrators who must track which version of the textual amendment is legally binding.
The corrections themselves involve technical amendments (e.g., changing 'paragraph 3' to 'paragraph (3)'), making the overall process tedious for end-users who must cross-reference the original instrument with this correction document.

S T A T U T O R Y I N S T R U M E N T S

2026 No. 226

PUBLIC SERVICE PENSIONS, ENGLAND AND WALES

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Member Benefits) Regulations 2026

ISBN 978-0-34-828052-4

CORRECTION

This heading identifies the document as a Statutory Instrument from 2026, specifically number 226, dealing with Public Service Pensions in England and Wales.

It names the principal legislation being corrected: The Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Member Benefits) Regulations 2026, along with its ISBN, and confirms this document's purpose is to issue formal corrections.

Page 5, regulation 6(1)(a): 'paragraph 3' should read 'paragraph (3)';

This entry corrects an error on page 5, within regulation 6(1)(a).

The reference to 'paragraph 3' must be changed to 'paragraph (3)' for correct legislative citation within that regulation.

Page 8, regulation 11, inserted regulation 21A(2): 'regulation 11(5) applies' should read 'regulation 11(5) (contributions during absence from work) applies';

An error on page 8, concerning the newly inserted regulation 21A(2) under regulation 11, is fixed.

The phrase 'regulation 11(5) applies' is expanded to explicitly state 'regulation 11(5) (contributions during absence from work) applies' to clarify what that referenced sub-regulation covers.

Page 15, regulation 23(a)(iii): 'insert '; and'' should read 'insert '; and';

This is a minor textual correction on page 15, within regulation 23(a)(iii).

It rectifies the precise quotation marks or formatting used around the inserted text '; and'.

Page 16, regulation 31: 'transfers out',' should read 'transfers out),';

On page 16, regulation 31 is corrected by altering punctuation.

A comma following 'transfers out' must be replaced with a closing parenthesis followed by a comma, indicating correct demarcation within the formula or list structure.

Page 17, footnote (a), second line: 'Parental Leave' should read 'Paternity Leave';

A correction is applied to footnote (a) on page 17.

The term 'Parental Leave' in the second line of that footnote is replaced with 'Paternity Leave' to reflect the intended legal terminology.

Page 17, footnote (a), fifth line: 'Parental Leave' should read 'Paternity Leave';

This repeats the correction for footnote (a) on page 17, ensuring that 'Parental Leave' is also changed to 'Paternity Leave' specifically in the fifth line of the footnote.

Page 17, footnote (b): 'Fiance Act' should read 'Finance Act';

Footnote (b) on page 17 requires correction where 'Fiance Act' is written; it must be changed to 'Finance Act' to correctly reference the relevant legislation.

Page 17, footnote (b): 'S.I. 2024/1024' should read 'S.I. 2024/1012';

Also in footnote (b) on page 17, the Statutory Instrument number cited is corrected.

The reference 'S.I. 2024/1024' must be amended to 'S.I. 2024/1012'.

Page 19, regulation 35(1)(a), inserted paragraph (5F)(c): 'spouse's pensions' should read 'spouses' pensions';

On page 19, an inserted paragraph (5F)(c) within regulation 35(1)(a) is corrected regarding possessives. 'spouse's pensions' must be pluralized to read 'spouses' pensions'.

Page 20, regulation 35(1)(b), inserted paragraph (5H)(a)(iv): 'regulation 50' should read 'regulation 50(1)';

This correction appears on page 20 within regulation 35(1)(b).

The reference to 'regulation 50' in inserted paragraph (5H)(a)(iv) is made more specific by changing it to 'regulation 50(1)'.

Page 21, regulation 35(1)(b), inserted paragraph (5H)(c): 'the Administration Regulations has effect' should read 'the Administration Regulations (interest on late payment of certain benefits) has effect';

On page 21, inserted paragraph (5H)(c) under regulation 35(1)(b) receives clarification.

The reference to 'the Administration Regulations' is expanded to specify its role: '(interest on late payment of certain benefits) has effect'.

Page 21, regulation 35(1)(b), inserted paragraph (5H)(c): 'as if for 'benefit crystallisation event'' should read 'as if for 'benefit crystallisation date''';

Immediately following the previous change on page 21, paragraph (5H)(c) is further amended.

The quoted text 'benefit crystallisation event' is corrected to 'benefit crystallisation date' where it is substituted.

Page 24, regulation 42(1)(h), inserted paragraph (16A)(a)(iii): 'the 1995 Regulation' should read 'the 1995 Regulations';

This correction on page 24 revises the citation of a previous statutory instrument within regulation 42(1)(h). 'the 1995 Regulation' must be pluralized to 'the 1995 Regulations'.

Page 26, regulation 42(1)(h), inserted paragraph (16C)(e): 'a opposite-sex marriage' should read 'an opposite-sex marriage';

On page 26, inserted paragraph (16C)(e) under regulation 42(1)(h) is corrected for grammatical agreement.

The article used before 'opposite-sex marriage' changes from 'a' to 'an'.

Page 27, regulation 42(2): '(iii)(bb) and (c)' should read '(ii)(bb) and (c)';

Regulation 42(2) on page 27 is corrected by changing a cross-reference.

The reference '(iii)(bb) and (c)' is modified to '(ii)(bb) and (c)'.

Page 35, Explanatory Note, third bullet point: 'Regulation 34(2)' should read 'Regulation 35(2)'; and

The Explanatory Note on page 35 has an error in the third bullet point.

It corrects a citation from 'Regulation 34(2)' to the correct provision, 'Regulation 35(2)'.

Page 35, Explanatory Note, final paragraph: '2016 Regulations' should read '2023 Regulations'.

The final paragraph of the Explanatory Note on page 35 is corrected by updating the year of the referenced regulations being amended. '2016 Regulations' is substituted with '2023 Regulations'.

June 2026

PRINTED AND PUBLISHED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BY THE STATIONERY OFFICE LIMITED under the authority and superintendence of Saul Nassé, Controller of His Majesty's Stationery Office and King's Printer of Acts of Parliament.

This closing section confirms the date of the correction document (June 2026) and states that it was officially printed and published in the UK by The Stationery Office Limited, confirming it acts under the authority of the King's Printer.

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