Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 10 U.K. Devolution issues

Part III U.K. Proceedings in England and Wales

Reference of devolution issue to High Court or Court of Appeal U.K.

16 (1) A court may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings (other than criminal proceedings) before it to the Court of Appeal.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to—

(a) a magistrates’ court, the Court of Appeal or the House of Lords; or

(b) the High Court if the devolution issue arises in proceedings on a reference under paragraph 15.