The Pensions Act 2014 (Transitional and Transitory Provisions) Order 2016

This Order makes transitional and transitory provision in connection with the coming into force of Part 1 of the Pensions Act 2014 (c.19). Part 1 creates a new state pension for people reaching pensionable age on or after 6th April 2016. Part 1 comes fully into force on 6th April 2016 in accordance with section 56(4) of the Pensions Act 2014. Part 5 of the Pensions Act 2014 creates a new bereavement support payment for people whose spouse or civil partner dies. Part 5 does not come into force on 6th April 2016 – it comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State may appoint in accordance with section 56(1) of the Pensions Act 2014.