SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 9International protection of adults
Part 2Jurisdiction
Scope of jurisdiction
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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.