Paragraph 33A Reference of compatibility question to the Court of SessionF1

When the Upper Tribunal refers a compatibility question which arises in proceedings before it to the Inner House of the Court of Session for determination, it must intimate this in writing to all parties and the relevant authorities.

The intimation in writing to relevant authorities under paragraph (1) who have not previously joined proceedings as a party must include—

The Upper Tribunal must provide each relevant authority under paragraph (1) which has not previously joined proceedings as a party with all documents relevant to the consideration of the compatibility question.

Where a relevant authority does not take part as a party to proceedings before the Upper Tribunal, that relevant authority is not precluded from taking part as a party in any subsequent reference to the Inner House of the Court of Session.