# Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002, Paragraph 12: Acting as Attorney General for Northern Ireland during vacancy


The First Minister and deputy First Minister must consult the Advocate General for Northern Ireland about any arrangements they propose to make for the discharge of the functions of the Attorney General of Northern Ireland during any vacancy in that office.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2002/26/schedule/7/paragraph/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/justice-northern-ireland-act-2002/schedule-7/paragraph-12
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