[6A References on [assimilated] case law by lower courts or tribunals]
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (2018 c 16) | Legislation

[6A  References on [assimilated] case law by lower courts or tribunals]

[(1)     A court or tribunal (other than a higher court) may refer one or more points of law which arise on [assimilated] case law and are relevant to proceedings before it if—

(a)     it is bound by the [assimilated] case law, and

(b)     it considers that the point or points of law are of general public importance.

(2)     A court or tribunal may make a reference—

(a)     of its own motion, or

(b)     pursuant to an application made by a party to the proceedings.

(3)     A reference is to be made—

(a)     in

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