2.—(1) In this Order, “the Act” means the Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Act 2012.
(2) For the purposes of this Order, criminal proceedings are solemn proceedings which are taken to have commenced on the date on whichever of the following first occurs—
(a)the grant of a warrant to arrest and commit;
(b)the intimation of a petition; or
(c)the service of an indictment.