Policy background The Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)
The CFP has been reformed several times during the course of the UK's membership of the EU, but the principal matters which the CFP has covered are as follows:
	Shared access for EU fishing boats to EU Member States' waters;
	Total Allowable Catch (TAC) and fishing opportunities for key fish stocks for each Member State are agreed annually in December between EU Member States;
	The representation of EU Member States by the European Commission in negotiations with third countries and in international fisheries agreements; and,
	Directly applicable fisheries management legislation, including on detailed technical measures and control and enforcement.