The Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018 (Commencement and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2018 No. 387 (C. 25)

Interpretation

2.—(1) In these Regulations, “the Act” means the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 2018.

(2) For the purposes of these Regulations, proceedings are taken to commence when—

(a) in solemn proceedings, the indictment is served on the accused,

(b) in summary proceedings, the complaint is served on the accused.