[6B References on [assimilated] case law by law officers]

[6B  References on [assimilated] case law by law officers]

[(1)     This section applies where—

(a)     proceedings before a court or tribunal (other than a higher court) have concluded,

(b)     no reference was made under section 6A in relation to the proceedings, and

(c)     either—

(i)     there has been no appeal, or

(ii)     any appeal has been finally dealt with otherwise than by a higher court.

(2)     The following may refer a point of law which was relevant to the proceedings and arises on [assimilated] case law—

(a)     any UK law officer;

(b)     the Lord Advocate, if the point of law relates to the meaning or effect of relevant Scotland legislation;

(c)     the Counsel General for Wales, if the point of law relates to the meaning or effect of relevant Wales legislation;

(d)     the Attorney General for Northern Ireland, if the point of law relates to the meaning or effect of relevant Northern Ireland legislation.

(3)     A reference

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