Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 2002

Suspension of devolved government

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11(1)Paragraph 4 of the Schedule to the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (c. 1) (executive functions during suspension of devolved government) is amended as follows.

(2)In sub-paragraph (1), after paragraph (c) insert—

(ca)any functions of the Attorney General for Northern Ireland may be discharged by the Advocate General for Northern Ireland;.

(3)In sub-paragraph (2)—

(a)after “Minister” insert “or the Attorney General for Northern Ireland”, and

(b)after “Secretary of State” insert “, the Advocate General for Northern Ireland”.

(4)In sub-paragraphs (3), (5) and (6), after “Minister” insert “or the Attorney General for Northern Ireland”.