Notice of devolution issueU.K.
5U.K.A court or tribunal shall order notice of any devolution issue which arises in any proceedings before it to be given to the [F1Advocate General for Northern Ireland and the Attorney General for Northern Ireland ] (unless the person to whom the notice would be given is a party to the proceedings).
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 10 para. 5 substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(3); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)
6U.K.A person to whom notice is given in pursuance of paragraph 5 F2... may take part as a party in the proceedings, so far as they relate to a devolution issue.
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Sch. 10 para. 6 repealed (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(e)