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BBC Pension Scheme (CAS-87715-D5W3)

Complainant: Mr R
Complaint Topic: Interpretation of scheme rules/policy terms
Ref: CAS-87715-D5W3
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: BBC Pension Trust Limited
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:
Appeal: No

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

I do not uphold Mr R’s complaint and no further action is required by the Trustee. 

Complaint summary

Mr R has complained that the Trustee requires him to be divorced rather than separated in order to claim a partial refund of contributions. He has said that this requirement is discriminatory on the grounds that it conflicts with his religious beliefs, which prohibit divorce.

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