Article 1U.K.Subject matter and scope

1.This Regulation lays down a framework for the adoption of certain measures regarding the fisheries-related activities and policies of third countries in order to ensure the long-term conservation of stocks of common interest to the [F1United Kingdom] and those third countries.

2.The measures adopted pursuant to this Regulation may apply in all cases where cooperation between third countries and the [F1United Kingdom] is required for the joint management of the stocks of common interest, including where that cooperation takes place in the context of an RFMO or a similar body.