Overview
- The government confirms a complex legal process is under way on the CNC portion, with new legislation under consideration if required.
- In 2023 Sadiq Khan secured forfeiture of any Metropolitan Police pension, which was understood to be negligible given Couzens’ brief service there.
- The Civil Nuclear Constabulary says it recommended forfeiture but has no power to decide, with the UK Atomic Energy Authority acting as the pension authority under DESNZ oversight.
- Freedom of information data show no CNC pension forfeitures between 2020 and September 2025.
- Experts note forfeiture can return an officer’s own contributions, payments are typically suspended during imprisonment, and survivor benefits of up to 50% may still apply.