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Sea Fisheries (Wildlife Conservation) Act 1992.

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Document type
Legislation
Date
1992
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to require appropriate Ministers and relevant bodies to have regard to the conservation of flora and fauna in the discharge of their functions under the Sea Fisheries Act.
Subject
Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Wild flora Protection of species
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Two months after the date of passing.
Abstract

"In discharging their functions conferred or imposed on him or them by or under the Sea Fisheries Acts, the Minister or Ministers or any relevant body shall, so far as consistent with the proper and efficient discharge of those functions: (a) have regard to the conservation of marine flora and fauna; and (b) endeavour to achieve a reasonable balance between that consideration and any other considerations to which he or they are required to have regard" (sect. 1(1)). "Enactment" does not include an enactment contained in Northern Ireland legislation (sect. 1(2)) but this Act extends to Northern Ireland (sect. 2(3)).

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.gov.uk

References - Legislation

Amended by

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