Scotland pass new shark legislation

[Ian Burrett]

Scotland has passed a law banning the finning of all sharks by Scottish vessels anywhere and vessels operating in Scottish waters.

 

See http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotlan...07/20070039.htm

[Jaffa]

Scotland has passed a law banning the finning of all sharks by Scottish vessels anywhere and vessels operating in Scottish waters.

 

See http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotlan...07/20070039.htm

 

Hi Ian,

 

I have never heard of any Scots boats shark finning, or even any foreigners doing it in Scots waters. Is that the case, or am i behind the times?

 

If it is as i understand then why has this law been introduced? Who lobbied to put this one in, and why?

 

 

 

Chris

[Ian Burrett]

Hi Ian,

 

I have never heard of any Scots boats shark finning, or even any foreigners doing it in Scots waters. Is that the case, or am i behind the times?

 

If it is as i understand then why has this law been introduced? Who lobbied to put this one in, and why?

Chris

 

Hi Chris

 

I haven;t a clue where this came from. I was sent the link last night. Bit I will find out more.

 

I guess its in reply to Spain and Frances attempts to increase the percentage of allowable fins. At the Eu talks last December all parties agreed to back a CITEES 11 proposal but it appears Spain and France are renegading on the deal.

 

As far as I am aware this is the first time Scotland has brought in Elasmpbranch protection and should be welcomed. Hopefully other legislation will follow.