Practical Law UK Glossary 1-379-9278 (Approx. 2 pages)
Glossary
Freezing order
In the context of pensions, an order that can by made against a defined benefit scheme by the Pensions Regulator under section 23 of the Pensions Act 2004. The order directs that no further benefits can accrue under the scheme and that the scheme's winding-up cannot begin.