Interpretation2

1

In this Order, “the Act” means the Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Act 2012.

2

For the purposes of this Order, criminal proceedings are solemn proceedings which are taken to have commenced on the date on whichever of the following first occurs—

a

the grant of a warrant to arrest and commit;

b

the intimation of a petition; or

c

the service of an indictment.