12. (1) A declaration under section 5 of the Act of 2000 made before its repeal by section 6 shall have effect on and after such repeal as if made under section 10.

(2) Notwithstanding the repeal of section 5 of the Act of 2000 effected by section 6, the Act of 2000 shall, subject to Part 17, continue to apply and have effect in relation to a request, application or appeal under that section made before that repeal.