Jersey 'conceded to French pressure' over fishing extension
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Jersey 'conceded to French pressure' over fishing extension
Jersey 'conceded to French pressure' over fishing
extension
Jersey fishermen claim ministers have เว็บslotxo conceded to "pressure" from France
after extending temporary permits.
The post-Brexit rules will stay in place until September, following a request by the EU.
Don Thompson, of the Jersey Fishermen's Association, said Jersey's government
originally assured them there would be no second extension for French vessels.
The government said the move ensured talks continued to maintain access to markets
as well as waters.
Jersey, the UK, France and EU have been in discussions over the new Trade and
Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
The TCA requires evidence of the "extent and nature" of fishing activity in Jersey
waters in order to grant access.
'No conditions'
The permits were initially issued in May but implementation was postponed following
protests by French fishermen which saw Royal Navy vessels sent to patrol the island's
waters.
They were again due to be introduced from 30 June, but have been delayed for three
months following a request by the EU to extend the transitional arrangements.
The request applies to vessels for which the EU has submitted applications, allowing
additional time for evidence to be submitted and analysed.
Jersey has asked evidence for existing applications to be submitted by the EU before
the end of July. |
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