Government of Wales Act 1998 (c. 38)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8 U.K. Devolution issues

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 8 in force at 1.12.1998 by S.I. 1998/2789, art. 2

Part III U.K. Proceedings in Scotland

Reference of devolution issue to higher court U.K.

15 A court, other than any court consisting of three or more judges of the Court of Session or the House of Lords, may refer any devolution issue which arises in civil proceedings before it to the Inner House of the Court of Session.

16 A tribunal from which there is no appeal shall refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it to the Inner House of the Court of Session; and any other tribunal may make such a reference.

17 A court, other than any court consisting of two or more judges of the High Court of Justiciary, may refer any devolution issue which arises in criminal proceedings before it to the High Court of Justiciary.