Paragraph 3.8 References by courts
(1)
Unless they are already parties to the proceedings, the Assembly and the relevant Law Officer may intervene in the proceedings on the reference in accordance with this rule; and he shall thereupon become a party to the proceedings on the reference.
(2)
The intervener shall within 14 days of service of the copy reference on him—
(a)
enter an appearance; and
(b)
give notice of the fact to the parties, to the other person who may intervene under this rule and, in the case of a reference under paragraph 30, to the court making the reference.