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  • Bluefin tuna licence controversy

    Bluefin tuna licence controversy

    24th June 2024

    Last year the UK opened an exciting new fishery for rod and line bluefin tuna. The fishery got off to a good start, with 10 licence holders gaining practical experience in how best to catch and land bluefin, building on…

  • Scottish economic link licence challenge rejected

    Scottish economic link licence challenge rejected

    26th March 2024

    The legal challenge to the new economic link licence conditions by part of the Scottish pelagic fleet was rejected by judges in the Scottish Court of Session last week. The conditions were amended from 1 January, 2023, with a requirement…

  • Brussels calls time in French licences row

    Brussels calls time in French licences row

    6th December 2021

    Focus ‘must shift to fisheries management’ The EU Commission is reported to have set a deadline of this Friday (10 December) for any outstanding disputed French licences to be resolved, reports Tim Oliver. Jersey industry representatives who met Jersey ministers…

  • France withdraws licence threats as talks continue

    France withdraws licence threats as talks continue

    8th November 2021

    Jersey warns of dangers of giving in France withdrew its threats to retaliate against the UK in the licensing dispute last week, as the sides continued to negotiate over whether more French licences can be granted, reports Tim Oliver. More…

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