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Bailiwick fishermen banned from UK and EU waters

The temporary ban on Guernsey fisherman entering EU and UK waters was lifted today.

Guernsey's fishermen were banned last month from fishing in UK and EU waters in a row over quotas.

The shock move appeared to be because fishermen do not have to abide by any quota limits in Bailiwick waters.

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Guernsey won't be taking immediate action on UK fishing ban

Guernsey's Commerce and Employment Minister says they won't be taking immediate action on the UK's fishing ban.

This week the UK suspended the Fisheries Management Agreement between the UK and the Bailiwick, as well as the reciprocal UK licences held by Bailiwick fishermen.

Deputy Kevin Stewart says they still haven't had the details of the ban, despite them coming into action today.

He says the decision is 'very serious' for some fisherman and that the government must consider all options before taking any action.

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