SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 9Devolution issues
Part 2Proceedings in England and Wales
Reference of devolution issue to High Court or Court of Appeal
I16
A magistrates' court may refer any devolution issue which arises in civil proceedings before it to the High Court.
I27
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.
I38
A tribunal from which there is no appeal must refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal; and any other tribunal may make such a reference.
I49
A court, other than the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court, may refer any devolution issue which arises in criminal proceedings before it to—
a
the High Court if the proceedings are summary proceedings, or
b
the Court of Appeal if the proceedings are proceedings on indictment.