Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9 U.K. Devolution issues

Part 2 U.K. Proceedings in England and Wales

Reference of devolution issue to High Court or Court of Appeal U.K.

6 U.K. A magistrates' court may refer any devolution issue which arises in civil proceedings before it to the High Court.

Commencement Information

I1 This provision in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))

7 (1) A court may refer any devolution issue which arises in civil proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal. U.K.

(2) Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply—

(a) to a magistrates' court, the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court, or

(b) to the High Court if the devolution issue arises in proceedings on a reference under paragraph 6.

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I2 This provision in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))

8 U.K. A tribunal from which there is no appeal must refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal; and any other tribunal may make such a reference.

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I3 This provision in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))

9 U.K. A court, other than the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court, 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.

Commencement Information

I4 This provision in force immediately after "the 2007 election" by s. 161(1) (subject to s. 161(4)(5))