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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I1

This provision in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I2

This provision in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))

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.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I3

This provision in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))

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.