Paragraph 16
United Kingdom
(1)
A court may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings (other than criminal proceedings) before it to the Court of Appeal.
(2)
Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to—
(a)
a magistrates’ court, the Court of Appeal or the F1Supreme Court; or
(b)
the High Court if the devolution issue arises in proceedings on a reference under paragraph 15.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Sch. 10 para. 16(2)(a) substituted (1.10.2009) by Constitutional Reform Act 2005 (c. 4), ss. 40, 148, Sch. 9 para. 116(2); S.I. 2009/1604, art. 2(a)(d)