Northern Ireland Act 1998 (c. 47)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 10 U.K. Devolution issues

Part IV U.K. Proceedings in Scotland

Intimation of devolution issue U.K.

23 U.K. Intimation of any devolution issue which arises in any proceedings before a court or tribunal shall be given to the Advocate General for Scotland [F1 and the Attorney General for Northern Ireland] (unless the person to whom the intimation would be given is a party to the proceedings).

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 10 para. 23 substituted (12.4.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 7 para. 2(5); S.R. 2010/113, art. 2, Sch. para. 19(a)

24 U.K. A person to whom intimation is given in pursuance of paragraph 23 F2 ... may take part as a party in the proceedings, so far as they relate to a devolution issue.

Textual Amendments

F2 Words in Sch. 10 para. 24 repealed (1.3.2010) by Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002 (c. 26), s. 87(1), Sch. 13; S.R. 2010/52, art. 2(e)