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.