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Decision Record 527 – Pension Forfeiture March 2025
Decision taken
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Northamptonshire is the Pension Service Authority (PSA) for Northamptonshire Police and is therefore responsible for the submission of applications for pension forfeiture to the Home Secretary. Following a Pension Forfeiture Panel Meeting held on 14th March 2025, the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has taken the decision that in the case relating to former Northamptonshire Police Officer Matthew Bell forfeiture will be at 15% of the whole pension and will be permanent.
Details of the background are published on the OPFCC Website at:
https://northantspfcc.org.uk/pension-forfeiture-notice-matthew-bell/
Details of advice taken
Legal advice has been sought to ensure the decision meets the requirements of appropriate legislation and that the OPFCC met it all its statutory obligations in relation to the pension forfeiture process.
15/04/2025
Decision Record 527 – Pension Forfeiture March 2025
