TITLE IIU.K.MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION AND CONTROL MEASURES CONCERNING CERTAIN SPECIES

CHAPTER VIIIU.K.Fishing opportunities for bluefin tuna and swordfish

Article 43U.K.General principle

F1... When allocating the fishing opportunities for bluefin tuna and swordfish stocks available to [F2it], [F3a fisheries administration must] use transparent and objective criteria, including those of an environmental, social and economic nature, and shall also endeavour to distribute national quotas fairly among the various fleet segments giving special consideration to traditional and artisanal fishing, and to provide incentives to [F4United Kingdom] fishing vessels deploying selective fishing gear or using fishing techniques with reduced environmental impact.