On Wednesday 4 July, the UK government published a White Paper setting out its vision for an independent national fisheries policy after the country leaves the EU.
In the White paper, “Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations”, the government says that it wants the United Kingdom to take back control of British waters and secure a “fairer” share of fishing opportunities. It proposes measures to revitalise coastal communities and cement the UK’s position as a world leader in...