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Scarborough anglers fined £600 each for fishing without rod licence (4 May 2016)

Date: 04/05/2016
Duncan Lewis, Crime Solicitors, Scarborough anglers fined £600 each for fishing without rod licence

The Environment Agency has prosecuted two anglers who were caught fishing without rod licences.

On 23 August 2015, Environment Agency bailiffs found both men fishing illegally at Rosedale Fishery in Scarborough.

At Scarborough Magistrates’ Court, Robert Ferguson of Herdborough Road in Eastfield and Connor Baker of Northwold Road in Eastfield were each fined £440, and ordered to pay £127 costs and a £44 victim surcharge, after being found in breach of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act (1975).

After sentencing, Environment Agency Fisheries Officer Peter Mischenko said:

“It is vital that anglers obey the laws relating to rod licences – and we won’t hesitate to take action to stop illegal fishing.

“Hopefully, this will act as a deterrent for any angler thinking of fishing illegally.

“All the money raised from rod licence sales is used to protect and improve fish stocks and fisheries, benefiting anglers. Those cheating the system will be prosecuted.”

Anglers caught fishing without a rod licence could face a fine of up to £2,500.

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Duncan Lewis criminal solicitors can advise companies and individuals at any stage of a charge involving environmental offences, including fisheries offences or charges relating to contamination of watercourses, air pollution, failing to manage hazardous materials or waste, fly tipping, or misuse of permitted land.

There are Duncan Lewis offices nationwide and in most major cities – and a member of the Duncan Lewis team can attend interview under caution or site inspections with prosecuting authorities such as the Environment Agency or local council.

For expert legal advice on environmental offences, call Duncan Lewis criminal solicitors on 0333 772 0409.


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