Re: Only guessing but...
Or (alternately) someone at DCMS realised what un utter load of unenforable codswallop[1] the law was and quietly 'forgot' to talk to the EU.
Which gave them time to remind the minister involved of the fine old principle of "never make a law that you can't enforce"..
[1] Somewhat appropriate since 'cods' is old slang for testicles..