Government of Wales Act 1998 (c. 38)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8 Devolution issues

Part IV Proceedings in Northern Ireland

Reference of devolution issue to Court of Appeal

25 A court, other than the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland or the House of Lords, may refer any devolution issue which arises in any proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland.

26 A tribunal from which there is no appeal shall refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland; and any other tribunal may make such a reference.