SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 3International protection of adults

Part 2Jurisdiction of competent authority

Scope of jurisdiction

8

(1)

The court may also exercise its functions under this Act (in so far as it cannot otherwise do so) in relation to an adult if sub-paragraph (2) or (3) applies in relation to him.

(2)

This sub-paragraph applies in relation to an adult if—

(a)

he is a British citizen,

(b)

he has a closer connection with England and Wales than with Scotland or Northern Ireland, and

(c)

Article 7 has, in relation to the matter concerned, been complied with.

(3)

This sub-paragraph applies in relation to an adult if the Lord Chancellor, having consulted such persons as he considers appropriate, agrees to a request under Article 8 in relation to the adult.