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<p>As an independent coastal state, the UK has full responsibility over how it ensures
compliance in its fisheries. All fishing vessels in UK waters are required to fish
in accordance with UK laws and the conditions of their licences. As control and enforcement
is a devolved matter, Defra, the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Northern
Irish Executive work together to share information and ensure a coordinated approach
to monitoring, compliance and enforcement across UK waters.</p><p> </p><p>In England,
the Government has undertaken a significant increase in the number of personnel and
surveillance assets relating to fisheries protection with a sizeable increase in personnel,
an increase in the number of planes available for aerial surveillance and an increase
in the level of at-sea surveillance. This strong presence will deter against fisheries
infringements, while also enabling our agencies to take robust action where they may
occur. In addition, the Joint Maritime Security Centre has been established to enhance
joint working between maritime agencies, increase information sharing across Government
and maximise benefit from surveillance assets. This enables a more efficient, effective
and prioritised maritime patrol enforcement.</p>
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