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Paragraph 12

United Kingdom

(1)

Proceedings for the determination of a devolution issue may be instituted F1... by the Attorney General.

(2)

The Attorney General for Northern Ireland ... may defend any such proceedings.

(3)

This paragraph is without prejudice to any power to institute or defend proceedings exercisable apart from this paragraph by any person.

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Textual amendments

F1

Words in Sch. 10 para. 12 repealed (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(e)