(1)
A declaration under section 12—
does not affect the validity, continuing operation, or enforcement of the provision in respect of which it is given; and
is not binding on the parties to the proceedings in which it is made.
(2)
A court may award costs against or in favour of any party to proceedings under section 12, but may not make an order for an injunction or compensation or anything else in conjunction with or in respect of—
a declaration under section 12; or
a certificate given, or a failure to give a certificate, under section 8.