SUCCESS CRITERIA
ENFORCEMENT
In 2025–2026, NIFCA will continue to adopt an adaptive co-management approach to enforcement. This strategy prioritises achieving compliance through engagement, education, and the provision of clear advice. Where this approach is unsuccessful or in cases involving serious breaches of legislation, the Authority will apply formal enforcement measures as appropriate. All enforcement activities will be intelligence- and risk-led. Identified risks will be systematically recorded, assessed, and shared as necessary using the Clue intelligence database. Enforcement priorities will be informed internally and through joint Tasking and Coordination Group (TCG) meetings with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and other relevant agencies. Compliance monitoring and patrols based around the times and days of all fishing operations- both at sea and onshore - will be conducted routinely, with targeted actions implemented when specific intelligence dictates. In 2025, NIFCA’s enforcement team will: Prioritise enforcement of Minimum Conservation Reference Sizes (MCRS) and related conservation measures aimed at sustaining key commercial stocks. Increase inspections of static gear to support compliance with the Crustacea and Mollusc Permitting and Pot Limitation Byelaw. Ensure MPA fishing restrictions and prohibitions on gear types and activity are being observed and compatible with the management of those sites. Continue targeted outreach and enforcement within the recreational fishing community, promoting greater awareness and adherence to fisheries legislation. Ahead of the confirmation of the Netting byelaw we will ensure stakeholders are informed of key changes in any additional local and national legislation that may affect their activities.
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