Section 17 — Pensions Act 2008: Automatic enrolment schemes

Automatic enrolment schemes 17 1 A pension scheme is an automatic enrolment scheme in relation to a jobholder (J) if—

a it is a qualifying scheme in relation to J, b it satisfies the conditions in subsection (2),

and c it satisfies any further conditions prescribed.

2 The conditions mentioned in subsection (1)(b) are that—

a no provision of the scheme prevents the employer from making arrangements prescribed by regulations under section 3(2), 5(2) or 7(4) for J to become an active member of the scheme;

b no provision of the scheme requires J to express a choice in relation to any matter, or to provide any information, in order to remain an active member.