Message from Sean Starbuck, FBU national officer: You will be aware that the FBU’s challenge is currently being dealt with by the Pension Ombudsman. The latest position is that the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) has obtained permission to appeal the High Court’s decision regarding the Pensions Ombudsman’s jurisdiction to the Court of Appeal. The application was made at an oral hearing, having failed to secure permission from the High Court and from the Court of Appeal on a written application for permission. The appeal will be heard on 10 or 11 July 2013 and further updates will be given when more information is available.
