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PO determination on age tapering being discriminatory (Mr D Johnson 80333/1)

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Published on: 24 January 2011
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  • What were the facts?
  • What was the Deputy Pensions Ombudsman’s determination?
  • What was the impact of this determination?

Article summary

Pensions analysis: In Mr D Johnson (80333/1), the Deputy Pensions Ombudsman upheld a complaint that the application of a tapering reduction to lump sum benefits paid to members of the Civil Service Compensation Scheme who were within three years of normal retirement date was discriminatory and a breach of the non-discrimination rule. Wyn Derbyshire of gunnercooke LLP looks at the decision.

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