The Abusive Behaviour and Sexual Harm (Scotland) Act 2016 (Commencement No. 1 and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2017

Transitional provision: jury directions relating to sexual offences

5.—(1) Section 6 of the Act applies in respect of proceedings commenced on or after 24th April 2017.

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1), proceedings are commenced when the indictment is served.