Proposed amendments
201 amendments across 39 provisions
Clause 1 36
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“Fisheries principles
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“Fisheries principles
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the socio-economic objective,”
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The “sustainability objective” is that—
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the discards objective,”
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The “bycatch objective” is to reduce bycatch and bycatch mortality in support of sustainably managing fisheries, and supporting and conserving protected species.”
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the marine planning objective.”
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The “national benefit objective” is that—
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the collaborative objective.”
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In addition to the fisheries objectives, section (Duty to sustain the UK fishing industry workforce) outlines responsibilities towards the UK fishing industry workforce.”
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The “sustainability objective” is that—
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“Duty to sustain the UK fishing industry workforce
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the fishing effort does not overexploit marine stocks.”
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catches, whether incidental or otherwise, of sensitive species are eliminated within a specified period not exceeding five years from the day on which this Act is passed.”
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endangered aquatic species are protected, and
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the fisheries policy authorities cooperate with international parties as appropriate.”
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The “national benefit objective” is that the public exploitation of the fishery for commercial, recreational and environmental purposes brings benefit to the United Kingdom or any part of the United Kingdom.”
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The “national benefit objective” is that—
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improve the environmental performance of fishing ports, and
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In addition to the fisheries objectives, section (Duty to sustain the UK fishing industry workforce) outlines responsibilities towards the UK fishing industry workforce.”
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The “marine planning objective” is that fisheries management is compatible with any relevant marine plans.”
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The “collaborative objective” is to ensure that the fisheries policy authorities receive guidance on fisheries management from the fishing industry, scientists and other relevant stakeholders.
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“Office for Environmental Protection
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“Duty to achieve fisheries objectives
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“Duty to sustain the UK fishing industry workforce
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contains a statement explaining how, in the opinion of the fisheries policy authorities (or any of them), the policies under paragraph (a) will contribute to the achievement of the climate change objective,”
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sets out how the fisheries policy authorities have taken into account the migration of species into and from adjacent Exclusive Economic Zones or territorial waters and how they have coordinated policy with the authorities controlling those zones and waters.”
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The policies for achieving, or contributing to the achievement of, the fisheries objectives required to be set out in a JFS by subsection (1)(a) include, in particular, the policies of the fisheries policy authorities relating to the distribution, in accordance with section 25, of catch quotas and effort quotas for use by fishing boats.”
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If, prior to to the publication of a JFS, the fisheries policy authorities (or any one of them) consider that the policies or proposals intended to be included in the JFS by any of the fisheries policy authorities are inconsistent or contrary to the fisheries objectives to a substantial extent, they may request an independent review.
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The fisheries policy authorities must endeavour to draw up fisheries management plans jointly, or in coordination with, non-UK authorities that share those stocks.”
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sets out how the fisheries policy authorities have taken into account the migration of species into and from adjacent Exclusive Economic Zones or territorial waters and how they have coordinated policy with the authorities controlling those zones and waters.”
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sets out how the fisheries policy authorities have complied with their international obligations and international law.”
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restore one or more stocks of sea fish to, or maintain them at, sustainable levels, and
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The fisheries policy authorities must whenever possible draw up fisheries management plans that are agreed with all those non-UK authorities that share those stocks.”
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If the fisheries policy authorities (or any of them) believe that a statement under this Act is or would be, if made, inconsistent with their policies, they may request an independent reviewer, which the Secretary of State must appoint, to report within 6 weeks.
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If, in the light of a review, the fisheries policy authorities conclude that changes are not required to the JFS, they must prepare and publish, as soon as reasonably practicable, a statement setting out the reasons for that conclusion.”
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The Secretary of State must publish a combined JFS and SSFS which integrates the two documents.”
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If the JFS does not contain provision relating to sustainable public access to recreational fishing opportunities for—
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A fisheries management plan must contain a statement explaining how the fisheries objectives have been interpreted and proportionately applied in accordance with the JFS in formulating the policies and proposals contained in the plan.”
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Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must commission a consultation regarding—
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The relevant authority or authorities must prepare and publish fisheries management plans for all commercially exploited stocks of sea fish and any other stocks of sea fish that fall below Blim.”
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comply with relevant marine plans”
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restoring the stock to, or maintaining it above, sustainable levels, and
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Where a stock falls below Blim or an equivalent proxy, a fisheries management plan must be published within 12 months which specifies—
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Where stocks that fall below Blim or an equivalent proxy are also exploited by other coastal states, the Secretary of State must engage with those states with a view to ensuring that a fisheries management plan is developed between the United Kingdom and those states in accordance with section 23.”
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“Blim” means the spawning stock biomass reference point provided for in the best available scientific advice, in particular by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, below which there may be reduced reproductive capacity, and
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In this Act “relevant marine plans” means marine plans produced pursuant to the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 5) or the Marine Act (Northern Ireland) 2013 (c. 10 (N.I.)), which concern the area of sea covered by the fisheries management plan.”
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A fisheries management plan must contain a statement explaining how the fisheries objectives have been interpreted and proportionately applied in accordance with the JFS in formulating the policies and proposals contained in the plan.”
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Within six months of the passing of this Act, the Secretary of State must issue a consultation on the design and implementation of fisheries management plans.”
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Clause 8 3
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“Fisheries management plans: local consultation
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“Fisheries management plans: advisory boards
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Clause 9 1
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In preparing and publishing a fisheries management plan under subsection (1), a fisheries policy authority acting alone must—
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If a national fisheries authority takes a decision otherwise than in accordance with the policies contained in a JFS, SSFS or fisheries management plan pursuant to subsection (2), the authority must endeavour to achieve the sustainability objective in the exercise of its functions relating to fisheries, fishing or aquaculture.”
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any other person whom the Secretary of State deems appropriate.”
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The Secretary of State must, in consultation with the devolved authorities, publish a report annually that details the state of all stocks for which there are fisheries management plans.”
Clause 12 1
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The master, the owner and the charterer (if any) are not each guilty of an offence if a fishing boat contravenes subsection (1) or (2) as a result of—
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must specify whether the fishing boat is subject to the national landing requirement,”
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is subject to the requirement that on-board monitoring equipment and cameras be fitted in accordance with a reduction in by-catch and discards.”
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Fishing boats licensed under this section must land 75% of their catch by value or volume, whichever is less, at a UK port.
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In considering an application for a licence, the authorities listed in subsection (1) must have regard to the sustainability of fisheries and not allow overcapacity.”
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“National landing requirement
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must specify whether the fishing boat is subject to the national landing requirement.”
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is subject to the requirement that on-board monitoring equipment and cameras be fitted in accordance with a reduction in by-catch and discards.”
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A licence granted under this section must require that foreign fishing vessels fishing in British waters comply with at least the same minimum technical regulations as British vessels for that same fishery.”
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A licence may not be granted under this section unless the fishing boat adheres to safety standards and employment practices that are at least equivalent to those applicable to British fishing boats.”
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“Enforcement of licences
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“Licence condition: national landing requirement
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Clause 23 14
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References in retained direct EU legislation to fishing opportunities (however expressed) are, in relation to British fishing boats, references to catch quotas and effort quotas or (as the context requires) to either.”
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“Negotiations on fishing opportunities previously governed by the Common Fisheries Policy
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When making a determination under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must engage with any other state that exploits a shared stock with a view to ensuring that—
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Any rise in the total quantity of an annual quota in England shall be disproportionately allocated to the under-10-metre fleet.”
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Before making regulations under subsection (8), the Secretary of State must consult—
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For those fisheries in England that are local and operate within the 6-mile limit, the local Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority must determine fishing opportunities.”
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in England, the local advisory board.”
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any persons appearing to the Secretary of State to be representative of the interests of the British fishing boats whose fishing opportunities may be affected by the determination.”
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such persons as the Secretary of state thinks appropriate.”
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The Secretary of State must not make a determination under section 23 which is contrary to the best available scientific advice.”
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“Distribution of fishing opportunities
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“Reservation of English fishing opportunities for new entrants and boats under 10 metres
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in the second sentence, for “may” substitute “shall”; for “the history of compliance, the contribution to the local economy and historic catch levels” substitute “and the social and economic contribution to the local economy, and shall have regard to the principle that the fishery is public property held on trust for the people”;
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Criteria for the allocation of fishing opportunities
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“New entrants
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In determining under subsection (1) whether a catch quota is exceeded, only count sea fish caught that are required to be counted against it under—
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In making regulations under subsection (1), the Secretary of State must ensure that fishing rights—
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“English fishing opportunities
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reserving a proportion of fishing opportunities for boats whose length is 10 metres or less;”
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The regulations must ensure that rights may be sold to persons who do not intend the rights to be exploited.”
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The regulations must ensure that a person fishing uses techniques which minimise harm to the marine environment.”
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English fishing opportunities
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Clause 28 1
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For the purposes of making provision relating to subsection (2)(a), a charging scheme must take account of the public interest in ensuring that chargeable persons do not—
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Clause 32 1
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“Discard regulatory enforcement schemes
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the gathering of scientific data relating to fishing, including but not limited to carrying out stock assessments, vessel monitoring, remote electronic monitoring with cameras and recording fishing catches.”
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“Financial assistance and sustainability
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“Selectivity research and implementation fund
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licensing of fishing vessels.”
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“Marine Management Organisation funding
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Clause 36 1
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for the gathering of scientific data to inform management of fish stocks.”
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Before making regulations under section 36 or 38, the Secretary of State must—
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“Duties of the Secretary of State in international agreements
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“Regulatory enforcement and data collection scheme
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“Contribution of fisheries and aquaculture to targets under the Climate Change Act 2008
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“Fisheries economic benefits plan
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“Producer organisations
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“Marine regulators
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“Fully documented fisheries
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“Net carbon emissions target review
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“Economic benefits plan
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any species of cetacean,”
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persons representative of the interests of the UK fishing fleets, including those fishing in UK coastal waters and those fishing in other waters,”
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persons representative of the interests of the UK fishing fleets, including those fishing in UK coastal waters and those fishing in other waters,”
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The relevant authority in England must consult the local advisory boards before, and following, the production of the draft plan.”
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which are imposed for the purposes of conferring economic, social or employment benefits to the United Kingdom or any part of the United Kingdom.”
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“SCHEDULE 10
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