Week of 30 March to 5 April 2026
Legislation / regulation
Order of 1 April 2026 regulating recreational mackerel fishing (Official Journal No. 0080 of 3 April, NOR TECM2608394A), following a public consultation held from 20 February to 12 March 2026: a limit of 10 fish per angler per day in ICES zones 4, 7 and 8, with a 45-day delayed entry into force for vessels flying a third-country flag.
Case law
No decision worth flagging.
International
14th meeting of the IMO Data Harmonisation Expert Group (30 March-2 April 2026), of limited legal significance. No major development identified in international litigation or sanctions for this particular week.
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