Policy background Fisheries management in the UK Devolution
Fisheries is generally a devolved matter: the Devolved Administrations regulate fisheries in their waters and in the case of Scotland and Northern Ireland, can regulate their boats wherever they fish. The current UK-wide approach to fisheries is achieved because all the Fisheries Administrations are required to comply with EU law – including the CFP.
	Also, as UK boats fish throughout UK waters, the Fisheries Administrations work together to ensure a common or consistent approach to fisheries management where necessary or appropriate. This is currently provided for through the Concordat.