Equality Act 2010 Explanatory Notes

Effect

212.This section gives trustees and managers of an occupational pension scheme the power, by resolution, to alter their scheme’s rules to conform to the non-discrimination rule in section 61.

213.They may use the power if:

  • they lack powers to alter the rules for that purpose, or

  • procedures for altering the rules, including obtaining consent, are unduly complex or would take too long.

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