LGPS investment regulations
Local Government Pension Schemes are currently discussing how their investment regulations address human rights and war crimes.
In October 2026, the Lewisham Pensions Committee decided to review and potentially amend its Responsible Investment Beliefs Statement. This update will enable the Lewisham Pension Fund to screen companies and sovereign issuers involved in war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, or serious human rights violations. This decision responds to recent international conflicts and sanctions, including those related to Israeli settlements, and feedback from a member survey.
Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) are statutory, funded defined benefit schemes for local government employees, administered by various authorities across the UK. Their investment regulations govern how these funds invest. No further meetings or discussions regarding LGPS investment regulations are currently scheduled across the councils.
Key facts
- In October 2026, Lewisham Pensions Committee decided to review its Responsible Investment Beliefs Statement. Source
- The Lewisham Pension Fund will screen companies involved in war crimes or human rights violations. Source
- The decision responds to international conflicts and sanctions, including Israeli settlements. Source
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