Part III Proceedings in England and Wales
Northern Ireland Act 1998 (1998 c 47) | Legislation

Part III Proceedings in England and Wales

Application of Part III

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This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to devolution issues in proceedings in England and Wales.

Institution of proceedings

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(1)     Proceedings for the determination of a devolution issue may be instituted . . . by the Attorney General.

(2)     The Attorney General for Northern Ireland . . . 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.

Notice of devolution issue

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A court or tribunal shall order

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