Newdrivingregulationsare going tocomeintoforcethisyear.
The newlegislationwill go intoforceon 1February.
It'sthoughtthat over 10,000whaleshave beenkilledsince thebanoncommercialwhalingcame intoforce.
Restrictions willremaininforcefor theforeseeablefuture.
The council'smeasureswillremaininforceuntilMarch2023.
While thetreatyis inforce, no newclaimscan be made.