date:Aug 20, 2014
im to ensure that DCALs powers under the Fisheries Act (NI) 1966, remain fit for purpose with the flexibility to respond to evolving fisheries management practice and EU obligations.
In particular, the introduction of powers to issue fixed penalties in the DCAL area will effectively decriminalise low impact fisheries offences and free up resources to tackle those offences which pose the greatest risk to inland fisheries. It is of vital importance that fisheries legislation is modernised to ensu