Council Regulation (EU) 2017/127
of 20 January 2017
fixing for 2017 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters (revoked)
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TITLE I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subject matter
Article 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scope
Article 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Definitions
Article 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fishing zones
Article 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TITLE II

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS
CHAPTER I

General provisions

TACs and allocations
Article 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TACs to be determined by Member States
Article 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Conditions for landing catches and by-catches
Article 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fishing effort limits
Article 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Measures on Sea bass fisheries
Article 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special provisions on allocations of fishing opportunities
Article 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Closed fishing seasons
Article 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prohibitions
Article 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data transmission
Article 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER II

Fishing authorisations in third-country waters

Fishing authorisations
Article 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER III

Fishing opportunities in waters of regional fisheries management organisations

Quota transfers and exchanges
Article 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 1

ICCAT Convention Area

Fishing, farming and fattening capacity limitations
Article 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recreational fisheries
Article 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sharks
Article 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 2

CCAMLR Convention Area

Prohibitions and catch limitations
Article 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exploratory fisheries
Article 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Krill fishery during the 2017/2018 fishing season
Article 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 3

IOTC Area of Competence

Limitation of fishing capacity of vessels fishing in the IOTC Area of Competence
Article 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Catch limits
Article 22a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Drifting fish aggregating devices (FADs) and supply vessels
Article 23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sharks
Article 24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 4

SPRFMO Convention Area

Pelagic fisheries
Article 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bottom fisheries
Article 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 5

IATTC Convention Area

Purse-seine fisheries
Article 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prohibition of fishing for oceanic whitetip sharks
Article 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prohibition of fishing for Mobulid rays
Article 29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 6

SEAFO Convention Area

Prohibition of fishing for deep water sharks
Article 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 7

WCPFC Convention Area

Conditions for bigeye tuna, yellowfin tuna, skipjack tuna and south Pacific albacore fisheries
Article 31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Closed area for FAD fishing
Article 32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limitations to the number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish
Article 33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Silky sharks and oceanic whitetip sharks
Article 34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overlap area between IATTC and WCPFC
Article 35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 8

GFCM Agreement Area

Small pelagic stocks in geographical subareas 17 and 18
Article 36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section 9

Bering Sea

Prohibition on fishing in the high seas of the Bering Sea
Article 37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TITLE III

FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS IN UNION WATERS

TACs
Article 38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fishing authorisations
Article 39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Conditions for landing catches and by-catches
Article 40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Prohibitions
Article 41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TITLE IV

FINAL PROVISIONS

Committee procedure
Article 42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transitional provision
Article 43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Entry into force
Article 44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ANNEX I

TACs APPLICABLE TO UNION FISHING VESSELS IN AREAS WHERE TACs EXIST BY SPECIES AND BY AREA
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ANNEX IA

SKAGERRAK, KATTEGAT, ICES SUBAREAS I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII AND XIV, UNION WATERS OF CECAF, FRENCH GUIANA WATERS
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ANNEX IB

NORTH EAST ATLANTIC AND GREENLAND, ICES SUBAREAS I, II, V, XII AND XIV AND GREENLAND WATERS OF NAFO 1
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ANNEX IC
NORTH WEST ATLANTIC

NAFO CONVENTION AREA
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ANNEX ID

ICCAT CONVENTION AREA
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ANNEX IE
ANTARCTIC

CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA
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ANNEX IF
SOUTH-EAST ATLANTIC OCEAN

SEAFO CONVENTION AREA
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ANNEX IG

SOUTHERN BLUEFIN TUNA — AREAS OF DISTRIBUTION
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ANNEX IH

WCPFC CONVENTION AREA
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ANNEX IJ

SPRFMO CONVENTION AREA
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ANNEX IK

IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE
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ANNEX IL

GFCM AGREEMENT AREA
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ANNEX IIA

FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN ICES SUBAREA IV
1.

Scope
1.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.

Authorisations
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3.

Maximum allowable fishing effort
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4.

Management
4.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.

Fishing effort report
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6.

Communication of relevant data
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ANNEX IIB

FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE RECOVERY OF CERTAIN SOUTHERN HAKE AND NORWAY LOBSTER STOCKS IN ICES DIVISIONS VIIIc AND IXa EXCLUDING THE GULF OF CÁDIZ
CHAPTER I

General Provisions
1.

Scope
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2.

Definitions
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3.

Limitation in activity
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CHAPTER II

Authorisations
4.

Authorised vessels
4.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER III

Number of days present within the area allocated to Union fishing vessels
5.

Maximum number of days
5.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.

Special conditions for the allocation of days
6.1.

For the purposes of fixing the maximum number of days at sea that a Union fishing vessel may be authorised by its flag Member State to be present within the area, the following special conditions shall apply in accordance with Table I:
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6.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.4.

The application of the special conditions referred to in point 6.1. may be transferred from one vessel to one or more other vessels which replace that vessel in the fleet, provided that the replacing vessel uses similar gear and does not have in any year of its operation a record of landings of hake and Norway lobster higher than the quantities specified in point 6.1.
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7.

Kilowatt day system
7.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3.

A Member State wishing to benefit from the system referred to in point 7.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, for the regulated gear and special conditions as laid down in Table I, with reports in electronic format containing the details of the calculation based on:
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7.4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.

Allocation of additional days for permanent cessation of fishing activities
8.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.4.

A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 8.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, by 15 June of the current management period, with reports in electronic format containing, for the gear grouping and special conditions as laid down in Table I, the details of the calculation based on:
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8.5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.6.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.7.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.

Allocation of additional days for enhanced scientific observer coverage
9.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER IV

Management
10.

General obligation
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11.

Management periods
11.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER V

Exchanges of fishing effort allocations
12.

Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State
12.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13.

Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of different Member States
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CHAPTER VI

Reporting obligations
14.

Fishing effort report
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15.

Collection of relevant data
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16.

Communication of relevant data
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ANNEX IIC

FISHING EFFORT FOR VESSELS IN THE CONTEXT OF THE MANAGEMENT OF WESTERN CHANNEL SOLE STOCKS IN ICES DIVISION VIIe
CHAPTER I

General provisions
1.

Scope
1.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2.

Vessels fishing with static nets with mesh size equal to or larger than 120 mm and with track records of less than 300 kg live weight of sole per year during the three previous years, according to their fishing records, shall be exempt from the application of this Annex subject to the following conditions:
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2.

Definitions
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3.

Limitation in activity
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CHAPTER II

Authorisations
4.

Authorised vessels
4.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER III

Number of days present within the area allocated to Union fishing vessels
5.

Maximum number of days
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6.

Kilowatt day system
6.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6.3.

A Member State wishing to benefit from the system referred to in point 6.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, for the regulated gear as laid down in Table I, with reports in electronic format containing the details of the calculation based on:
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6.4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.

Allocation of additional days for permanent cessation of fishing activities
7.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.4.

A Member State wishing to benefit from the allocations referred to in point 7.1. shall submit a request to the Commission, by 15 June of the current management period, with reports in electronic format containing for the gear grouping as laid down in Table I, the details of the calculation based on:
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7.5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.6.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.7.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.

Allocation of additional days for enhanced scientific observer coverage
8.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.5.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER IV

Management
9.

General obligation
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10.

Management periods
10.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHAPTER V

Exchanges of fishing effort allocations
11.

Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of a Member State
11.1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11.2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11.3.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11.4.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12.

Transfer of days between fishing vessels flying the flag of different Member States
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CHAPTER VI

Reporting obligations
13.

Fishing effort report
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14.

Collection of relevant data
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15.

Communication of relevant data
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ANNEX IID

MANAGEMENT AREAS FOR SANDEEL IN ICES DIVISIONS IIa, IIIa AND ICES SUBAREA IV
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Appendix 1 to Annex IID

SANDEEL MANAGEMENT AREAS
ANNEX III

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF FISHING AUTHORISATIONS FOR UNION FISHING VESSELS FISHING IN THIRD-COUNTRY WATERS
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ANNEX IV

ICCAT CONVENTION AREA
1.

Maximum number of Union bait boats and trolling boats authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Eastern Atlantic
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2.

Maximum number of Union coastal artisanal fishing vessels authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Mediterranean
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3.

Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish actively for bluefin tuna between 8 kg/75 cm and 30 kg/115 cm in the Adriatic Sea for farming purposes
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4.

Maximum number and total capacity in gross tonnage of fishing vessels of each Member State that may be authorised to fish for, retain on board, tranship, transport, or land bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
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5.

Maximum number of traps engaged in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean bluefin tuna fishery authorised by each Member State
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6.

Maximum bluefin tuna farming capacity and fattening capacity for each Member State and maximum input of wild caught bluefin tuna that each Member State may allocate to its farms in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean
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ANNEX V

CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA
PART A

PROHIBITION OF DIRECTED FISHING IN CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA
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PART B

TACs AND BY-CATCH LIMITS FOR EXPLORATORY FISHERIES IN THE CCAMLR CONVENTION AREA IN 2016/2017
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PART C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ANNEX VI

IOTC AREA OF COMPETENCE
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Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for tropical tunas in the IOTC Area of Competence
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Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish and albacore in the IOTC Area of Competence
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ANNEX VII

WCPFC CONVENTION AREA

Maximum number of Union fishing vessels authorised to fish for swordfish in areas south of 20o S of the WCPFC Convention Area
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ANNEX VIII

QUANTITATIVE LIMITATIONS OF FISHING AUTHORISATIONS FOR THIRD-COUNTRY VESSELS FISHING IN UNION WATERS
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Regulation revoked (1.1.2024) by Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (c. 28), ss. 1(1), 22(3), Sch. 1 Pt. 2 (with s. 1(3)(4)); S.I. 2023/1363, reg. 2