The Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2004 (Commencement, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order 2004 No. 405 (C. 28)

Transitional provision relating to engagement, dismissal and withdrawal of solicitor representing accused

5.  Where any notification requirement arises by virtue of the coming into force of section 8 of the 2004 Act, that requirement is complied with if–

(a) notification has been given prior to the coming into force of section 8 in a manner that satisfies the requirements of section 72F of the 1995 Act (as substituted by section 8 of the 2004 Act); or

(b) notification is given forthwith.