PART IU.K.GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 3U.K.Principles of good governance

[F1In exercising its functions under relevant retained direct EU legislation, a fisheries administration must] be guided by the following principles of good governance:

(a)

the clear definition of responsibilities at the F2... national and local levels;

(b)

F3...

(c)

the establishment of measures in accordance with the best available scientific advice;

(d)

a long-term perspective;

(e)

administrative cost efficiency;

(f)

appropriate involvement of stakeholdersF4... at all stages - from conception to implementation of the measures;

(g)

F5...

(h)

F6...

(i)

the use of impact assessments as appropriate;

(j)

F7...

(k)

transparency of data handling in accordance with existing legal requirements, with due respect for private life, the protection of personal data and confidentiality rules; availability of data to the appropriate scientific bodies, other bodies with a scientific or management interest, and other defined end-users.