Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 10 Devolution issues

Part III Proceedings in England and Wales

Reference of devolution issue to High Court or Court of Appeal

18 A court, other than the House of Lords or the Court of Appeal, may refer any devolution issue which arises in criminal proceedings before it to—

(a) the High Court (if the proceedings are summary proceedings); or

(b) the Court of Appeal (if the proceedings are proceedings on indictment).