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It is possible to have a national retirement, if it is justified. Reference under Art 234

Monday 29 September 2008 at 7:21 am | In News | Post Comment “Age Concern” took the UK to the European Court to challenge to the UK’s retirement age of 65. The Advocate General (AG) has concluded that national legislation can lay down a retirement age, provided it is objectively and reasonably justified.

The avoidance of an adverse impact on pensions and other work related benefits, were capable of being legitimate aims, but the ruling covered only general principles and so this issue has a long way to run.

The AG’s Opinion is not binding and the Judges may not follow it when they give their definitive ruling before Christmas.