SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 10 Devolution issues

Part III Proceedings in England and Wales

Reference of devolution issue to High Court or Court of Appeal

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A court, other than the House of Lords 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).