Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9 U.K. Devolution issues

Part 2 U.K. Proceedings in England and Wales

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

7 (1) A court may refer any devolution issue which arises in civil proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal. U.K.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply—

(a) to a magistrates' court, the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court, or

(b) to the High Court if the devolution issue arises in proceedings on a reference under paragraph 6.

Commencement Information

I1 This provision in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))