The Environment Agency have announced that on 10 July, a licensed net fisherman was given a substantial fine and made to pay legal costs after admitting breaking fisheries byelaws in breach of his licence conditions. See their press release HERE for full details of this successful outcome for one of our partner agencies.
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Mental Health in the Commercial Fishing Industry
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NIFCA QUARTERLY MEETING, MONDAY 22nd APRIL 2024
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February 2024
2018-2022 Call for Evidence on Northumberland IFCA Conduct and Operations
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January 2024
Commercial Fisher Disqualified for Breaching Fisheries Legislation
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