Regulation (EU) 2016/2336 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Article 1 U.K. Objectives

This Regulation shall contribute to the achievement of the [F1 fisheries objectives] as far as deep-sea species and habitats are concerned. In addition, it shall aim at:

(a)

improving scientific knowledge on deep-sea species and their habitats;

(b)

preventing significant adverse impacts on VMEs within the framework of deep-sea fishing and ensuring the long-term conservation of deep-sea fish stocks;

(c)

ensuring that F2 ... measures for the purpose of sustainable management of deep-sea fish stocks are consistent with the Resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations, in particular Resolutions 61/105 and 64/72.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Art. 1(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by Fisheries Act 2020 (c. 22), s. 54(3)(f), Sch. 11 para. 6 (with Sch. 4 para. 31)

F2 Word in Art. 1(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Common Fisheries Policy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/739), regs. 1, 27(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)