Fisheries Act 2020 (Chapter 22).

Subject

Fisheries, Water

Keyword

Framework law Fishery management and conservation Inland fisheries Marine fisheries Marine fishes Freshwater fishes Total allowable catch Sustainable development Sustainable use Precautionary principle Aquaculture Aquatic animals Registration Foreign fishing Authorization/permit Fish disease Fishing vessel Fishing area Fishing authorization Fishing charge Biodiversity Business/industry/corporations EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone Bycatch Certification Coastal zone management Data collection/reporting Animal health Maritime zone Ecosystem preservation

Geographical area

Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Abstract

The Fishery Act 2020 lays down the discipline regarding fisheries, fishing, aquaculture and marine conservation in United Kingdom. It is divided in 55 Articles and entails 11 Schedules.

Full text

English

Website

www.legislation.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amends

Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (Cap. 23).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2009

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Enforcement/compliance, Coastal zone management, Land-use planning, Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 827 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Transshipment, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 1967 (Chapter 84).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1967 (2020)

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Landing, Size, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishery Limits Act 1976.

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1976

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Access right, Foreign fishing, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) Regulations 1994 (S.I. No. 2813 of 1994).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1994

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Transshipment, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish Licensing (Time at Sea) (Principles) Order 1993 (S.I. No. 1196 of 1993).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 1993

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (S.S.I. No. 70 of 2011).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Transshipment, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fishing (Licences and Notices) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 209 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Sea Fish Licensing (England) Order 2015 (S.I. No. 647 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sea Fish Licensing (Foreign Vessels) (EU Exit) (Scotland) Order 2019 (S.S.I. No. 87 of 2019).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2019

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Boats Designation (England) Order 2015 (S.I. No. 648 of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing area, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fishing Boats Designation (England) (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. No. 1219 of 2017).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2017

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Foreign fishing, Fishing area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

The Fisheries Act 2020 (Scheme for Financial Assistance) (England) Regulations 2021 (No. 908).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2021

Keyword: Aquaculture, Fishery management and conservation, Subsidy/incentive, Inland fisheries, Institution, Marine fisheries, Non-commercial fishing, Sustainable development, Financing

Source: FAO, FAOLEX