Policy paper

Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS)

This statement sets the direction of UK fisheries management.

Documents

Joint Fisheries Statement (English)

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Joint Fisheries Statement (Cymraeg)

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Details

This sets out the policies for achieving the 8 fisheries objectives in the Fisheries Act 2020. It will ensure we deliver a thriving, sustainable fishing industry and healthy marine environment.  

It has been developed and adopted for the purposes of section 2 of the Fisheries Act 2020.

Published 23 November 2022