Press Release: Fish discard ban: MEPs delay sanctions

According to a draft law approved by the European Parliament on 28 April 2015, fishermen would have two years to 'adapt' before sanctions for failing to comply with the new fish 'discard' ban take effect.

The draft law, already informally agreed in trialogue meetings with the Council of the European Union and the European Commission, amended the 'omnibus' regulation on arrangements for enforcing the ban.

Obliging fishermen to land unwanted catches, rather than throw them back, is a key aim of the reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Fish landing obligation: the Council approves the political agreement between institutions http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-fish-landing-obligation-the-council-approves-the-political-agreement-between-institutions/

Reuters, 28.04.15: Fight goes on to limit EU fishing after industry wins loophole http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/04/28/eu-fish-idUSL8N0XP29G20150428

ESO: Background information: Landing obligation: Adapting Fisheries legislation to the reform http://www.europeansources.info/record/landing-obligation-adapting-fisheries-legislation-to-the-reform-eu-legislation-in-progress/

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