SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9International protection of adults

Part 2Jurisdiction

Scope of jurisdiction

9

1

The court may also exercise its functions under this Act (in so far as it cannot otherwise do so) in relation to an adult if sub-paragraph (2) or (3) applies in relation to that adult.

2

This sub-paragraph applies in relation to an adult if—

a

the adult is a British citizen;

b

the adult has a closer connection with Northern Ireland than with any other part of the United Kingdom; and

c

Article 7 has, in relation to the matter concerned, been complied with.

3

This sub-paragraph applies in relation to an adult if the Department of Justice, having consulted such persons as it considers appropriate, agrees to a request under Article 8 in relation to the adult.