Part V General
Scotland Act 1998 (1998 c 46) | Legislation

Part V General

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Direct references to [Supreme Court]

33

The Lord Advocate, the Advocate General, the Attorney General or the [Advocate General for Northern Ireland] may require any court or tribunal to refer to the [Supreme Court] any devolution issue which has arisen in proceedings before it to which he is a party.

34

The Lord Advocate, the Attorney General, the Advocate General or the [Advocate General for Northern Ireland] may refer to the [Supreme Court] any devolution issue which is not the subject of proceedings.

35

(1)     This paragraph applies where a reference is made under paragraph 34

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