The Joint Fisheries Statement: What you need to know

The Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS) was published on 23 November 2022. It sets the direction of UK fisheries management following Brexit, outlining how the fisheries policy authorities of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland will meet the eight objectives of the Fisheries Act 2020 to achieve environmental and economic sustainability. This digest focuses on how the final version of the JFS differs from the consultation draft published earlier in 2022.