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Changes over time for: Cross Heading: Institution of proceedings

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Institution of proceedingsU.K.

4(1)Proceedings for the determination of a devolution issue may be instituted by the Advocate General or the Lord Advocate.U.K.

(2)The Lord Advocate may defend any such proceedings instituted by the Advocate General.

(3)This paragraph is without prejudice to any power to institute or defend proceedings exercisable apart from this paragraph by any person.

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