15A magistrates' court may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings (other than criminal proceedings) before it to the High Court.
16(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 House of Lords; or
(b)the High Court if the devolution issue arises in proceedings on a reference under paragraph 15.
17A tribunal from which there is no appeal shall refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal; and any other tribunal may make such a reference.
18A 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).