The IR(R) does not exist in reality, it is merely a device to allow the UK IMCr to prolong its existence in the EASA environment
Billie Bob
EASA have a real problem! They are supposed to be safety regulators! The french have a very poor safety record under VFR the UK has a good safety record in comparison with the IMCR.
EASA cannot ignore the safety argument for allowing a certain level of instrument flight below a full IR on safety grounds for VFR pilots.
Frankly they have not got a clue about what they are doing and are desperate to put something in place which does not water down their own IR plans but which improves the poor safety record of VFR only in France
Pace