Transitional provisions2

1

The Order shall have effect as if this Order had not been made in respect of—

a

work carried out before 1st November 2003; and

b

subject to paragraph (2), work carried out on or after 1st November 2003 in relation to proceedings commenced before 1st November 2003.

2

Where proceedings are commenced before 1st November 2003 in a magistrates' court and are transferred on or after 1st November 2003 to a county court or the High Court, the Order (as amended by this Order) shall apply in respect of work carried out on or after the date of the transfer.