3 Qualifying conditions

3  Qualifying conditions

(1)     A pension shall not be increased under this Part of this Act unless one of the conditions laid down by this section (in this Act referred to as “qualifying conditions”) is satisfied [or the pension is [a derivative or substituted pension or a relevant injury pension]].

(2)     A pension payable in respect of the pensioner's own services[, other than a relevant injury pension,] shall not be increased unless the pensioner—

(a)     has attained the age of [fifty-five years]; or

(b)     has retired on account of physical or mental infirmity from the office or employment in respect of which, or on retirement from which, the pension is payable; or

(c)     [subject to subsections (9) to (11) below,] . . . has at least one dependant;

or the pension authority are satisfied that the pensioner is disabled by physical or mental infirmity.

[(2A)     A pension attributable to the pensioner having become entitled to a pension credit shall not be increased unless the pensioner has attained the age of fifty-five years.]

(3),

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