SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 6 Devolution issues
Part III Proceedings in England and Wales
Reference of devolution issue to High Court or Court of Appeal
18
A magistrates’ court may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings (other than criminal proceedings) before it to the High Court.
19
1
A court may refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings (other than criminal proceedings) before it to the Court of Appeal.
2
Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply to—
a
a magistrates’ court, the Court of Appeal or the F1Supreme Court, or
b
the High Court if the devolution issue arises in proceedings on a reference under paragraph 18.
20
A tribunal from which there is no appeal shall refer any devolution issue which arises in proceedings before it to the Court of Appeal; and any other tribunal may make such a reference.
21
A court, other than the F2Supreme Court or the Court of Appeal, may refer any devolution issue which arises in criminal proceedings before it to—
a
the High Court (if the proceedings are summary proceedings), or
b
the Court of Appeal (if the proceedings are proceedings on indictment).