European parliament to decide future of pulse fishing

Vote on controversial method will be closely watched in the UK, which will decide on the issue as part of national fishing policy after Brexit

Europe's parliament will vote on Tuesday on the controversial issue of electric pulse fishing, in a debate that could decide the future of the fishing method.

The debate is crucial for the UK, despite Brexit, because the UK's fleets have yet to decide whether to lobby the government post-Brexit for an expansion in pulse fishing. Tuesday's debate and vote will give an indication of both current scientific advice on the issue, and the strength of public opinion.