(1) This Act applies to and in relation to all proceedings in a court in Saint Lucia, including—
(a) proceedings that relate to bail;
(b) interlocutory proceedings or proceedings of a like kind; or
(c) proceedings heard in chambers.
(2) This Act does not apply to or in relation to—
(a) proceedings the hearing of which began before the commencement of this Act;
(b) criminal proceedings in so far as those proceedings concern the determination of the penalty to be imposed in respect of an offence.