25(1)Proceedings for the determination of a devolution issue may be instituted by the [F1Advocate General for Northern Ireland].U.K.
(2)The Lord Advocate may defend any such proceedings.
(3)This paragraph is without prejudice to any power to institute or defend proceedings exercisable apart from this paragraph by any person.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 6 para. 25(1) substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), ss. 28, 87, Sch. 7 para. 4(a); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)