Transitional provision

3.  The coming into force of section 5(5C) of the 1996 Act has effect only in relation to alleged offences in relation to which—

(a) a criminal investigation within the meaning of section 1(4) of that Act began—

(i) in England and Wales on or after 4th April 2005; or

(ii) in Northern Ireland on or after 15th July 2005; and

(b) the duty to give a defence statement in accordance with section 5(5) of that Act arises on or after 24^th July 2006.