4.—(1) This article applies in relation to any proceedings arising from a complaint (whenever presented) alleging that a person has, before 1st March 2020, caused unnecessary suffering to an animal under section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
(2) Where this article applies—
(a)the Code of Practice referred to in article 2 has no effect for the purposes of section 4 of the Animal Welfare Act 2006, and
(b)the Code of Recommendations referred to in article 3 continues to have effect for the purposes of that section.