Police Pension Scheme (PO-20194)

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

I do not uphold the Estate’s complaint and no further action is required by South Wales Police.

My reasons for reaching this decision are explained in more detail below.

Complaint summary

The Estate’s complaint against South Wales Police is brought by the late Mr S’s wife (Mrs S). The complaint concerns Mrs S’ widow’s pension being reduced as she married Mr S after he retired. Mrs S believes that the South Wales Police had a duty of care to advise Mr S to postpone his retirement until after he married Mrs S, so her widow’s pension would not be reduced.