Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS)
This statement sets the direction of UK fisheries management.
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ThisThe JFS 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.
The JFS enables the UK fisheries policy authorities (Defra, and the devolved administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) to develop fisheries management plans (FMPs) to help deliver our ambition for sustainable fisheries.
Last updated 6 December 2022 + show all updates
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Added a full list of fisheries management plans in English & Welsh.
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Added translation
Update history
2026-03-31 12:17
Added a link to the first report on the Joint Fisheries Statement.
2024-12-18 12:00
Published amended version of Annex A. This makes changes to the publication dates and technical details of some FMPs. Added a Welsh translation.
2022-12-06 16:07
Added a full list of fisheries management plans in English & Welsh.
2022-11-23 14:09
Added translation