Point in time view as at 31/03/2022.
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Northern Ireland Act 1998, Paragraph 4.
4(1)Proceedings for the determination of a devolution issue may be instituted [F1by the Advocate General for Northern Ireland] or the Attorney General for Northern Ireland.U.K.
(2)The [F2Attorney General for Northern Ireland] may defend any such proceedings [F3instituted by the Advocate General for Northern Ireland] .
(3)This paragraph is without prejudice to any power to institute or defend proceedings exercisable apart from this paragraph by any person.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 10 para. 4(1) substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(a); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)
F2Words in Sch. 10 para. 4(2) substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(b); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. 19(a)
F3Words in Sch. 10 para. 4(2) inserted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(2)(b); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)
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