Common Fisheries Policy (Withdrawal) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Common Fisheries Policy

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The bill would set out the legal path for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union’s Common Fisheries Policy. It would define how UK fishing rules are made after withdrawal, including any transitional provisions to keep fishing operations and management running smoothly during the changeover.

Key Points

Establishes a framework for the UK’s withdrawal from the Common Fisheries Policy.
Sets out how UK fisheries policy will be created and applied after withdrawal.
Includes transitional arrangements to maintain fishing activities and management during the changeover.
Requires changes to existing laws to reflect the UK’s new status outside the CFP.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. The first reading took place in March 2011; no further stages are listed in the provided documents.

Who is affected?

UK fishermen and people working in the fishing industryCoastal communities dependent on fishingPeople involved in the seafood supply chain (processors, traders)Public authorities and fisheries regulators

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

24 Mar 2011

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Common Fisheries Policy (Withdrawal)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 171 2010-12 as introduced

BillCommons

19 Oct 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.