This Order brings into force on 24th September 2012 those provisions of the Criminal Cases (Punishment and Review) (Scotland) Act 2012 which are not already in force.

The Act received Royal Assent on 26th July 2012. Section 5 of the Act came into force on the day after Royal Assent, 27th July 2012. The remaining provisions of the Act come into force on 24th September 2012.

Article 4 of the Order provides that section 1(1), (2) and (3) of the Act applies in respect of solemn criminal proceedings commenced on or after 24th September 2012, irrespective of when the offence was committed.