Merchant Shipping Act 1988
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The Merchant Shipping Act 1988 c.12 is an Act of Parliament passed by the Conservative
government of Margaret Thatcher
. It aimed to prevent foreign fishing fleets from fishing in British territorial waters. In the Factortame case
, its provisions were disapplied by the House of Lords
when they were found to conflict with European Community law.
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
government of Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990...
. It aimed to prevent foreign fishing fleets from fishing in British territorial waters. In the Factortame case
Factortame case
The Factortame litigation led to a series of landmark decisions in United Kingdom and European Union law. The case confirmed the supremacy of European Union law over national law in the areas where the EU has competence...
, its provisions were disapplied by the House of Lords
Judicial functions of the House of Lords
The House of Lords, in addition to having a legislative function, historically also had a judicial function. It functioned as a court of first instance for the trials of peers, for impeachment cases, and as a court of last resort within the United Kingdom. In the latter case the House's...
when they were found to conflict with European Community law.