SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 7 Functions of Advocate General

11Suspension of devolved government

1

Paragraph 4 of the Schedule to the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (c. 1) (executive functions during suspension of devolved government) is amended as follows.

2

In sub-paragraph (1), after paragraph (c) insert—

ca

any functions of the Attorney General for Northern Ireland may be discharged by the Advocate General for Northern Ireland;

3

In sub-paragraph (2)—

a

after “Minister” insert “ or the Attorney General for Northern Ireland ”, and

b

after “Secretary of State” insert “ , the Advocate General for Northern Ireland ”.

4

In sub-paragraphs (3), (5) and (6), after “Minister” insert “ or the Attorney General for Northern Ireland ”.