Entries by Alex Robertson
Are you considering making changes to your home? … read on for what you need to contemplate to avoid difficulties at a later date.
An effective way to increase the value of your property could be to change the current layout internally or externally or add additional space. You may be considering adding an extension, conservatory or converting the garage or attic to provide more living space or using space to work from home. The legal title to the […]
FISHING NEWS ARTICLE: Emergency byelaws: What powers do IFCAs have?
Following the news that a Cornwall IFCA emergency byelaw to exclude over-12m vivier vessels from the district has been withdrawn, solicitor and qualified fisher Jo Pummery offers an insight into the legal background It is well known that the 10 IFCAs have authority to make byelaws for the purpose of managing the exploitation of sea […]
FISHING NEWS ARTICLE: The potential legal implications of boulder dropping
In September 2022 a further boulder drop went ahead in the South West Deeps. Fortunately for fishers, this was in much deeper water than previously, so it is anticipated there will be minimal impact on fishing as a result. The 2021 drop in the Brighton MPA is of greater concern, as boulders were dropped in […]
Complying with the new safety regulations applying to enclosed spaces on board fishing vessels
Whilst I would not want you to stop reading this article, the new 2022 regulations imposing duties surrounding entering and/or working in enclosed spaces will not take effect for fishing vessels until 14 May 2023. This gives owners and skippers sufficient time to ensure they are ready to comply with the practices and procedures required […]
Fishing News Article: The highs and lows of unexpected items in the bagging area
It’s an occupational hazard with many forms of fishing that at some point you are likely to catch something in the net other than the fish you expected. This can be a cause for concern or can work out well for the crew, if the item is of value. In this article, we will review […]
“No Fault” Divorce
It is often said in the press that divorce enquiries spike after the festive season, with January being referred to as “divorce month”. However, this year family lawyers believe that this may fall in April. The long-awaited Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, which introduces “no fault” divorce, is due to become law on 6 […]
CHANGES TO THE HIGHWAY CODE – New rules of the road to drive a change of attitude
From Saturday 29 January 2022, there will be some fairly significant changes to the Highway Code. If you are a road user, these changes will affect you, and you need to know about them. Many of the rules in the Code are legal requirements. Such rules are identified by the use of the words ‘MUST/MUST […]
FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT Financial Administrative Penalties
Marine lawyer, Alistair Tawse, answers some questions about the financial penalties which can be issued by fishery authorities: The MMO and the IFCAs essentially share a similar enforcement strategy, which is based around a Financial Administrative Penalty (‘FAP’) system. This article answers some questions about that system and gives a brief overview of how it […]
The Next Generation of Fishers
Getting children away from social networking sites, their phones and video games and into the outdoors is a constant battle for most parents. It’s sad to say that with the technological advances around us, the love of the outdoors seen in past generations of children is seriously in decline. For the fishing industry, this is […]