SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9Devolution issues

Part 2Proceedings in England and Wales

Reference of devolution issue to High Court or Court of Appeal

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(1)

A court may refer any devolution issue which arises in civil proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal.

(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.