Danish challenge to British 12 mile fishing limit

Title

Danish challenge to British 12 mile fishing limit

Genre

Interview

TX Date

12 Jan 1983

Year of production

1983

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Duration

00:05:49

Description

Interview with Danish trawler captain and MEP Kent Kirk on his difference of opinion with the British Conservatives in the European Parliament and the possibility Denmark will agree to an EEC Common Fisheries Policy. Follows his breach of the new 12 mile limit to fish illegally in British coastal waters to challenge in the European Court of Justice the legality of British national rules which discriminate against Danish fishermen. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Kent Kirk

Keywords

EEC; UK; European Parliament; Courts; Fishing rights; Fishing industry; Fisheries; Denmark; Common Fisheries Policy; Kent Kirk

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