However, Article 5 of the CFP Regulation sets out the principle of equal access for EU Member State Vessels in EU waters.(8) The “national benefit objective” is that fishing activities of UK fishing boats bring social or economic benefits to the United Kingdom or any part of the United Kingdom.Not included in 2017-2019 BillA number of the objectives under Article 2(5) touch on the topic of social or economic benefits of fishing:(c) provide conditions for economically viable and competitive fishing capture and processing industry and land-based fishing related activity; (f) contribute to a fair standard of living for those who depend on fishing activities, bearing in mind coastal fisheries and socio-economic aspects; (h) take into account...