Ambulatory reference
5.—(1) In these Regulations, “Annex I”, “Annex II” and “Annex III” mean Annex I, Annex II and Annex III of the 1966 Convention and any reference to Annex I, Annex II or Annex III is to be construed—
(a)as a reference to that Annex as modified from time to time;
(b)if that Annex is replaced by another instrument, as a reference to that instrument.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1) an Annex is modified if—
(a)omissions, additions or other alterations to the text take effect in accordance with Article 29 of the 1966 Convention or with Article VI of the 1988 Protocol; or
(b)supplementary provision made under Article 29 of the 1966 Convention or under Article VI of the 1988 Protocol takes effect.
(3) A modification to or a replacement of an Annex by virtue of paragraph (1) has effect at the time such modification or replacement comes into force in accordance with paragraph (4) of Article 28 of the 1966 Convention or Article VI of the 1988 Protocol.
(4) No modification or replacement of a reference to an Annex by virtue of paragraph (1) affects any right or liability arising before the date on which the modification or replacement has effect.
(5) This regulation does not apply to regulation 4(4) or (6).