In Schedule 6 to the 1998 Act (devolution issues) after paragraph 13 insert—

“13A

In criminal proceedings, an application to the High Court for permission under paragraph 13 must be made—

(a)

within 28 days of the date of the determination against which the appeal lies, or

(b)

within such longer period as the High Court considers equitable having regard to all the circumstances.

13B

In criminal proceedings, an application to the Supreme Court for permission under paragraph 13 must be made—

(a)

within 28 days of the date on which the High Court refused permission under that paragraph, or

(b)

within such longer period as the Supreme Court considers equitable having regard to all the circumstances.”