Northern Ireland Act 1998
18
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Provision
- 18
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official sourceA court, other than the Supreme 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).
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Northern Ireland Act 1998 · legislation.gov.uk · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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