3(1)This paragraph applies where proceedings are commenced under this Act in relation to an offence committed before the appointed day.U.K.
(2)Nothing in this Act renders a person liable to punishment by way of fine or imprisonment for the offence which differs from the punishment to which he would have been liable if this Act had not been passed and proceedings for the offence had been commenced under the old enactments.
(3)Nothing in this Act renders a person liable to pay compensation under a compensation order in respect of the offence which differs from the compensation he would have been liable to pay if this Act had not been passed and proceedings for the offence had been commenced under the old enactments.
(4)The provisions of this Act corresponding to the old enactments relating to punishment and compensation are to be construed accordingly.