Cut Eu and its members states fishing total to Zero in British waters

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Straightforward, instead of current 25% reduction over the next 5 years in fishing totals for Eu member states, reduce levels to zero with immediate effect for Eu and member states

To allow fish stocks to recover.
To allow our fishing industry to recover.
To further more revenue into local economies.
Help reduce unemployment in coastel fishing ports.
Ensure the supply of fresh fish and sea food products for all not just for expensive restaurants.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

We understand you are concerned about the European Union's fishing rights in respect of UK waters. However, as a 25% reduction in the EU's quota over 5 years was agreed as part of formal negotiations on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement, the UK cannot take unilateral action to cut the EU's quota without breaching the terms of this Agreement and thus break international law. We can't accept petitions which call for anyone, including the Government, to break the law.

You could start a petition calling for the UK to negotiate with the EU for the total removal of all fishing rights in UK waters for EU member states, if that is something you'd like to happen.

Timeline

4 Feb 2021	Petition opened for signatures
11 Feb 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10

Status Rejected

Rejected 11 Feb 2021

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