Definition of disablement

Disablement is defined as:

“Inability, occasioned by infirmity of mind or body, to perform the ordinary duties of a member of the (police) force.”

“Infirmity of mind or body” is defined as a disease, injury or medical condition, including a mental disorder, injury or condition, in order to make it clear that disablement, for the purpose of medical retirement, must have a recognised medical cause or be a disability as a result of injury, such as the loss of a leg (see A12(5) of the 1987 Regulations or 4(5) of the 2006 Regulations)