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Prospective
9—(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.N.I.
(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.