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Amendments to the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme
25 June 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Cabinet Office
At a Glance
Issue Summary
This statement addresses amendments to the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme to correct historical inequalities in adult survivor pensions for same-sex marriages and civil partnerships.
Action Requested
The Minister is proposing an amendment under Section 1 of the Superannuation Act 1972, which will come into effect on July 1, 2026. The amendments aim to align pension scheme rules with legal judgments and other relevant legislation, without impacting the administration's recovery plan.
Key Facts
- Amendments to the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme under Section 1 of the Superannuation Act 1972.
- Implementation date is July 1, 2026.
- Focus on correcting historical inequalities in survivor pensions for same-sex marriages and civil partnerships.
- Legal judgments: Walker v Innospec and Goodwin v the Secretary of State for Education.
- Changes will only affect benefits in respect of service before April 6, 1988.
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