In London, they are preparing a symmetrical response to the French, who lingering on the night of October 28, the British trawler, who was in the territorial waters of France. According to the UK, the actions of Paris do not correspond to international law, reports Reuters.
“measures threatened by [French Government] are not compatible with the agreement on trade and cooperation and with all international law,” said George Eustice, Minister of Environment (George Eustice).
The British Minister also noted that the delayed vessel had the necessary permits. According to some reports, the boat could later exclude from the list of countries of the European Union admitted to the territorial waters, but the reasons for this are not clear to Justis.
In the meantime, in Paris, it is extremely unhappy in Paris that not all French fishermen received permission and quotas promised by the British and quotas for the fishery in the waters of the United Kingdom. If the licenses are not issued until November 2, there are threatening to impose sanctions, lifting tariffs for British goods. Do not exclude in Paris and the ability to revise the terms of electricity supply to the island.
Fish War began between London and Paris since the Brexit times, when the new legal status of Great Britain demanded changes in the conditions of cooperation between countries in La Manche. Particularly acute conflict has become after London entered in May London restrictions on fishing around Jersey Island, which is located next to the shore of France. Licenses for catch by quotas London issued reluctantly, which caused response from Paris. On the night of October 28, the French authorities confiscated one of the British trawlers off the coast of Normandy.