2015 Remedy (McCloud) - Contingent Decisions

What is a Contingent Decision?

A contingent decision is a decision taken by a member during the Remedy Period (1 April 2015 to 31 March 2022) that may have been different had it not been for the discrimination identified in the McCloud judgment.

For more information, see:

McCloud Judgment and Remedy FAQs - Contingent Decisions

Opted-Out Service Contingent Decisions

Members who opted out of the Civil Service pension arrangements during the Remedy Period may be eligible to apply to buy back opted-out service.

The application process for opted-out service contingent decisions is now open.

For information on eligibility and how to apply, see:

Contingent Decision - Opted Out Service application

PCSPS(NI) Partial Retirement Contingent Decisions

Civil Service Pensions (NI) is developing an application process for certain members who took PCSPS(NI) partial retirement during the Remedy Period.

There is no action for members to take at this stage.

Further information on eligibility, the application process and relevant timescales will be published on the webpage  below once arrangements have been finalised.

Your Partial Retirement Review Application Regulation 62E - Public Service Pensions Remedy (McCloud)