DEFRA is currently seeking views on how fairly and effectively IFCAs have operated in the past four years. The consultation asks for views on five success criteria:
1: IFCAs are recognised and heard, balancing the economic needs of the fishery whilst working in partnership and engaging with stakeholders
2: IFCAs implement a fair, effective and proportionate enforcement regime
3: IFCAs use evidence based and appropriate measures to manage the sustainable exploitation of sea fisheries resources and deliver marine environmental protection within their district
4: IFCAs have appropriate governance in place and staff are trained and professional
5: IFCAs make the best use of evidence to deliver their objectives
The consultation closes on September 4th 2018. More information is available here.