C1 Part II Legislative Powers
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Scrutiny and stages of Bills
11 Scrutiny by the F1Supreme Court.
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Subject to subsection (3), he may make a reference in relation to a provision of a Bill at any time during—
a
the period of four weeks beginning with the passing of the Bill; and
b
the period of four weeks beginning with any subsequent approval of the Bill in accordance with standing orders made by virtue of section 13(6).
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If he notifies the Presiding Officer that he does not intend to make a reference in relation to a provision of a Bill, he shall not make such a reference unless, after the notification, the Bill is approved as mentioned in subsection (2)(b).
Pts. II-IV applied in part (1.1.2007) by The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/439), reg. 53(6)