Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7 N.I. Functions of Advocate General

Prospective

Suspension of devolved government N.I.

11 (1) Paragraph 4 of the Schedule to the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (c. 1) (executive functions during suspension of devolved government) is amended as follows.

(2) In sub-paragraph (1), after paragraph (c) insert—

“(ca) any functions of the Attorney General for Northern Ireland may be discharged by the Advocate General for Northern Ireland;”.

(3) In sub-paragraph (2)—

(a) after “Minister” insert “ or the Attorney General for Northern Ireland ”, and

(b) after “Secretary of State” insert “ , the Advocate General for Northern Ireland ”.

(4) In sub-paragraphs (3), (5) and (6), after “Minister” insert “ or the Attorney General for Northern Ireland ”.