Legal opinions
Legal opinions obtained by the LGPC Secretariat having relevance to the LGPS in England and Wales. The documents contained on this page are based on the authors’ understanding of the law at the time of writing and do not necessarily represent the authors’ current understanding.
Last edited: Jun 09, 2026
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Please also note that these opinions have been provided to the Local Government Association directly and other parties may wish to take their own advice before taking any action or making any decision in respect of the questions covered by the opinions.
PDF 09/2019
v1.0
Potential transfer of Equitable Life’s business to Utmost Life and Pensions – considerations for LGPS administering authorities
10/2017
v1.0
Whether assistant coroners are eligible for membership of the LGPS in England and Wales.
10/2016
v1.0
Whether there is a requirement for LGPS administering authorities to be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
07/2015
v1.0
Status of Further Education Corporations (FECs), Sixth Form College Corporations (SFCCs) and Higher Education Corporations (HECs) in the LGPS
07/2011
v1.0
Guidance concerning admission bodies and resolution / designation bodies who seek to close access to the LGPS
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