PART 6TAKING ACCOUNT OF CONVICTIONS

CHAPTER 4Transitional provision

Transitional provision31

1

This Part does not apply in relation to proceedings instituted before exit day.

2

For the purposes of paragraph (1) as it extends to England and Wales—

a

proceedings other than proceedings on appeal are instituted when proceedings are instituted for the purposes of Part 1 of the Prosecution of Offences Act 198544, in accordance with section 15(2) of that Act, and

b

proceedings on appeal are instituted when the notice of appeal is given or the reference under section 9 or 11 of the Criminal Appeal Act 199545 is made.

3

For the purposes of paragraph (1) as it extends to Northern Ireland—

a

proceedings other than proceedings on appeal are instituted when proceedings are instituted for the purposes of Part 2 of the Justice (Northern Ireland) Act 200246, in accordance with section 44(1) of that Act, and

b

proceedings on appeal are instituted when the notice of appeal is given or the reference under section 10 or 12 of the Criminal Appeal Act 199547 is made.