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"Strengthening Fisheries Management in ACP Countries"

Project Funded by the European Union.

“This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of ”Laleta Davis-Mattis” and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.”

“The content of this document does not necessarily reflect the views of the concerned governments.”

Final Technical Report

DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

FOR THE PROSECUTION OF FOREIGN POACHERS IN

JAMAICAN WATERS

Project ref. N° CAR-2.2-B26

Region: Caribbean Country: Jamaica

Date: November 2013

A project implemented by:

Laleta Davis-Mattis

(Attorney-at-Law/Legal Consultant)

Development of Standard Operating Procedures for the

prosecution of foreign poachers in Jamaican waters

Project Funded by the European Union A project implemented by Laleta Davis Mattis

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Contents

1. BACKGROUND ............................................................................................................................... 3

2. APPROACH TO THE ASSIGNMENT .......................................................................................... 4

3. DELIVERY OF TERMS OF REFERENCE ................................................................................... 5

4. ASSESSMENT OF PROSECUTION PROCEDURES FOR FOREIGN POACHERS .............. 7

4.1 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE RESPECTIVE AGENCIES .................................................. 7 4.1.1 Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) ................................................ 7 4.1.2 Ministry of National Security .................................................................................... 7 4.1.3 Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (Fisheries Division) ...................................... 8 4.1.4 Jamaica Defense Force Coast Guard (JDFCG) ....................................................... 8 4.1.5 Department of Correctional Services (DCS) ............................................................. 8 4.1.6 Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) ............................................. 9 4.1.7 Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (Veterinary Services Division) ...................... 9 4.1.8 Ministry of Health ..................................................................................................... 9 4.1.9 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT) ...................................... 10 4.1.10 National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) ............................................ 10 4.1.11 Jamaica Constabulary Organized Crime and Defense Unit ................................... 10

4.2 MAIN FINDINGS ...................................................................................................................... 10 4.3 ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED ...................................................................................................... 12

4.3.1 Understanding the Problem .................................................................................... 12 4.3.2 Co-ordination .......................................................................................................... 12 4.3.3 Communication ....................................................................................................... 12 4.3.4 Storage of the ‘Catch’ ............................................................................................. 12 4.3.5 Unsuccessful Prosecutions ...................................................................................... 12 4.3.6 Forfeiture of Fishing Equipment ............................................................................. 13 4.3.7 Costs to the state ..................................................................................................... 13

5. DRAFT STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR COMBATING IUU FISHING IN

JAMAICA INCLUDING THE PREPARATION OF EACH CASE FOR A SUCCESSFUL

PROSECUTION .......................................................................................................................... 13

6. RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................ 19

7. CONCLUSION ................................................................................................................................. 20

ANNEX 1: TERMS OF REFERENCE ............................................................................................. 21

ANNEX 2: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS .............................................................................................. 25

ANNEX 3: QUESTIONNAIRE .......................................................................................................... 28

ANNEX 4: VALIDATION WORKSHOP AGENDA ...................................................................... 36

ANNEX 5: PHOTOS ........................................................................................................................... 37




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1. Background

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing occurs in virtually all capture fisheries,

whether they are conducted within areas under national jurisdiction or on the high seas. IUU

fishing poses a direct and significant threat to effective conservation and management of

many fish stocks, causing multiple adverse consequences for fisheries and for the people who

depend on them in the pursuit of their legitimate livelihoods.1

Fisheries play an important role in Jamaica’s economic development, contributing about 0.4

per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and providing a livelihood, directly or

indirectly, to an estimated 200,000 persons. The Fishing Industry in Jamaica is predominantly

artisanal or small-scale in nature. The social impact of the Jamaican fishing industry is

particularly evident in the fishing communities, which are mainly rural, and which have fairly

high rates of poverty.

Fish resources in Jamaica are produced mainly from marine capture fisheries and aquaculture,

with inland fisheries, not being economically significant. The marine fishery resources

include those within the territorial sea and archipelagic waters - approximately 39,995 km2

and include the Morant Bank and most of the Pedro Bank; and those within Jamaica’s

Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covering an estimated area of 233,226 km2. The physical

area within which marine fisheries resources can be exploited by Jamaica is some 24.86 times

(273,221 km2) the actual area of the main island which is 10,990 km2 in area.

One of the main challenges facing the Jamaican fishing industry is Illegal, Unreported, and

Unregulated (IUU) fishing and in particular the incursion of foreign fishing vessels targeting

mainly queen conch, sea cucumbers and spiny lobsters. Total losses as a result of foreign

poaching is not known but it has been estimated that foreign poachers take at least twice the

local production of spiny lobsters (i.e., 400 MT) per year (Anon 2011), representing an

annual lost value of about US$9.4 million. Jamaica’s problem is exacerbated by the fact that

there is an accompanying illegal trade in guns and lobster and conch in exchange for

marijuana.

Cross-boundary poaching is a critical form of IUU fishing that needs to be addressed.

Poaching from foreign fishing vessels (e.g., Hondurans encroaching on Jamaican waters) are

generally based from semi-industrial or industrial vessels with divers numbering in excess of

100 per vessel in some cases. Foreign poaching takes place mainly on the offshore, Pedro

Bank, creating a significant challenge for enforcement activities by the Jamaica Defence

Force Coast Guard. As a result of the depletion of Jamaica’s fisheries resources from IUU

Fishing , the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in his Opening remarks at the most recent

IUU Fishing workshop, held in Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica, noted that less than half of the

applications for industrial lobster fishing vessel licenses are granted.

Depending on the specific case, there may be some 13 to 15 government entities that have a

legal mandate for various aspects of the processes involved in the monitoring, control,

1 Implementation of the International Plan of Action to deter, prevent and Illegal unreported and Unregulated

Fishing: FAO: Corporate Document Repository; http://www.fao.org/docrep/005/y3536e/y3536e04.htm




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surveillance, capture, arrest, charge, detention, prosecution, court proceedings, and

deportation of foreign poachers caught in Jamaican Maritime Space. Inadequate collaboration

and coordination among all the relevant entities; the lack of a clear understanding of how each

entity’s role contributes to the entire process as well as the absence of clearly defined policy

guidelines, strategies and operating procedures have resulted in poor execution of, or the

absence of critical interventions necessary to ensure sanctions that may be regarded as

commensurate with the crime committed. These shortcomings have in the past resulted in,

among other things, critical charges being withdrawn and the sanctions imposed being

nothing more than a ‘slap on the wrist’.

The uncoordinated manner in which Jamaica addresses poaching by foreigners not only

results in continued loss of significant revenues and increased pressure on the fisheries

resources, it also undermines fisheries governance and management efforts. Local fishers

become frustrated and uncooperative as they witness foreign poachers receiving miniscule

fines or escaping prosecution because of administrative errors while they are subjected to

more and more stringent rules in order to safe guard against the potential negative impacts of

continued and increased poaching by foreigners.

The Fisheries Division in the Ministry of Agriculture Jamaica with the support and

sponsorship of the ACP Fish 11 project undertook a review of the status of IUU Fishing in

Jamaica (Annex 1). The project took the form of an evaluation of the following areas:

Among the issues addressed included:

1. The gaps in the legislative framework and any inefficiencies in the mode of operations

among the relevant entities.

2. The need for the development and establishment of relevant IUU fishing policy

guidelines that among other things define standard operating procedures and establish

standard templates that will ensure a seamless and integrated process that is activated

once foreign poachers are apprehended in Jamaican waters.

3. Determining the use of the current legislative regime in maximizing penalties and

engendering an atmosphere of deterrence

2. Approach to the Assignment

A questionnaire (Annex 3) was utilized to elicit specific responses to the issues that were

identified from both primary and secondary research sources. The instrument was

disseminated prior to the commencement of the validation workshop because participants

were expected to review the questions and provide responses for discussion. The

questionnaire formed a critical source of information and discussion for the meeting.

The Validation Workshop was held on Thursday November 2, 2013 at the Jamaica Defense

Force Coast Guard Headquarters in Port Royal Jamaica. The Agenda refers in Annex 4. The

workshop took the form of an Opening ceremony with remarks being given by the

Honourable Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Roger Clarke. The Permanent Secretary in




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the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Donavan Stanberry and Dr. Sandra Grant Regional

Manager for the Caribbean on the ACP Fish II Project. The Minister in his opening remarks

referred to the seriousness of illegal unregulated and unreported fishing and noted its

detrimental effects on the fisheries resource base as well as the economic implications for

Jamaica.

During the working session of the meeting, participants from over 15 agencies presented on

their response to the questionnaire and by the end of the workshop they agreed on the

Standard Operating Protocol for the various agencies (Section 5).

3. Delivery of Terms of Reference

Terms of Reference How delivered through the assignment

1 Attend briefing with ACP Fish II and the

Fisheries Division (directly responsible for the

coordination of this project

COMPLETED ongoing discussions held with

the Acting Executive Director for the Fisheries

Division in the Ministry of Agriculture and

Fisheries, Mr. Andre Kong

2 The assignment will begin with a review of

the existing relevant documents

COMPLETED

3 Consult key agencies directly responsible for

fisheries MCS (That is., the Fisheries

Division, the Jamaica Defence Force Coast

Guard and the Marine Police)

Dialogue had with the Jamaica Defense Force

Coast Guard and the Fisheries Division.

Questionnaire was developed to capture salient

issues thus negating the need for one and one

contact with every agency, given the timelines.

There were constrains. We wanted the

Honorable Minister to sign the letters of

invitation and that took some time, thus

reducing the timelines for one and one

consultations with the respective agencies. In

any event, the completed questionnaires

captured the information

4 Conduct an assessment of prosecution

procedures for foreign poachers:

Identification of all entities with a

mandate/role/responsibility associated

with inter alia, the monitoring, control,

surveillance, capture, arrest, charge,

detention, prosecution, court proceedings,

penalty/sanctions and deportation of

foreign poachers caught in Jamaican

Maritime Space

COMPLETED

With respect to each entity, determination

of: (i) the basis for their

mandate/role/responsibilities, that is, the

relevant laws and policies; (ii)

Identification of critical

activities/responsibilities of each entity;

(iii) the “trigger” (that is, what

COMPLETED: these issues were encapsulated

in the Questionnaire and in the discussions at

the validation workshop. At the workshop, the

consultant had presented the proposed protocol

which was discussed and revised




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condition(s) must exists) for each entity’s

involvement; (iv) the estimated cost of

each entity’s involvement; and (v) gaps

and/or weaknesses in each entity with

respect the achievement of their mandate

(including human and institution capacity,

operation procedures, equipment etc.);

training, institutional development and

equipment needs

Critical analysis of current legal strategies

and, where possible, recommendation for

improved legal strategies to prosecute and

impose sanctions that are commensurate

with the seriousness of the crime

perpetrated by foreign poachers. This

should include recommendations for

suitable legislative amendments

The recommendations contained in the report

speak to the need for legislative reform and

amendments. The proposed amendments relate

to increased fines and amendments to the

provisions relating to forfeiture. It was outside

the scope of the TORs given the timelines to

arrive at detailed proposals for amendments. It

was recognized that further research would be

required to address issues for example:

possible constitutional challenges to the

proposed forfeiture provisions, the need for the

establishment of a fund for the proceeds of sale

of the catch, etc

Recommended policy guidelines with

associated outline of standard operating

procedures (SOPs) and standard templates

for all relevant steps in the process to

combat IUU fishing by foreign poachers

COMPLTED. The workshop participants

adopted a general approach to the combating of

IUU fishing and agreed that each agency

would develop its own standard operating

procedures. The Task Force will facilitate this

assignment

5 Draft SOP and standard templates for all

activities related to foreign poaching

Develop policy guidelines, and relevant

SOPs and standard templates for all

critical activities and in particular those

activities that need strengthening. For

example, policy guidelines, and relevant

SOPs and standard templates should be

developed for the disposal of illegally

harvested fish and fish products (that is,

sale, destruction, donation to charity etc.),

the boat and any item or implement

(including fishing and other material and

equipment) used in committing the

offence. SOPs and standard templates

should also be developed to aid in

bringing appropriate charges against the

poachers in the Courts. These SOPs and

Templates must be consistent with the

recommended legal strategies identified at

point 4 bullet 3 above.

The timelines did not afford the development

of standard templates. The matter was

discussed with the Acting Executive Director

for Fisheries and it was recommended by the

Consultant that no single form could capture

all the elements of the various processes with

the respective agencies. Part of the

development of individual SOPs for each

agency can contemplate the development of the

respective forms. It was recommended that one

of the TOR’s of the proposed Task Force is to

examine more carefully, the viability of this

proposal

6 With assistance from the Fisheries Division COMPLETED. VALIDATION WORKSHOP




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facilitate, organize and make all logistical

arrangements (meeting venue, travel

arrangements, accommodation (if required),

invitation letters, etc.) for one 1-day

validation workshop, including lunch and

break for 30 participants (indicative). The

workshop should include participants from all

agencies involved in the prosecution of

foreign poachers. The objective of the

workshop is to review the SOP and Template

and comment on the document presented

HELD. In total 34 participants from 10

agencies attended the workshop.

7 Arrangements should be made to invite the

media to the opening session of the Validation

Workshop to develop awareness of IUU

issues in Jamaica

COMPLETED. Media was present at the

workshop

8 Prepare and submit final report in accordance

with the ACP FISH II Programme guidelines

COMPLETED

4. Assessment of Prosecution Procedures for Foreign Poachers

4.1 Roles and responsibilities of the respective agencies

4.1.1 Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)

The representative from the Office of the DPP noted that the office typically gets involved in

IUU fishing only when the legislation requires that the application for forfeiture be made by

the DPP. He noted that most of these offenses are prosecuted in the Resident Magistrate's

Court which falls under the jurisdiction of the Chief Justice of Jamaica. The DPP however

provides advice usually further to requests from the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), in this

case, the Marine Police or from the Clerk of the Courts.

4.1.2 Ministry of National Security

The Border Security and Control Unit and the Organized Crime and Defense Unit provides

policy guidance and support o agencies that fall under its ambit. These agencies are JDF

Coast Guard, JCF; Marine Police, Passport and Immigration, Citizenship Agency and the

Department of Correctional Services. Guidance is provided in the areas of the conduct of

investigations, advice on trafficking in persons, analyze report emanating from incidents and

make possible recommendations.




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4.1.3 Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (Fisheries Division)

The Fisheries Division identified their major role as the identification of breaches under the

Fishing Industry Act and other fisheries related legislation, inspection of the catch to

determine species composition, total weight and value. Challenges include the large number

of persons from whom to obtain information in one setting, the language barrier, and the

notion that current fines under the Fishing Industry Act do not provide the kind of deterrence.

4.1.4 Jamaica Defense Force Coast Guard (JDFCG)

The JDF Coast guard is the agency that is mandated to conduct fisheries protection patrols

offshore the mainland of Jamaica. The JDF Coast Guard is the first point of contact with

regards to intercepting, boarding foreign vessels, and the detention of these vessels. Vessels

are boarded and searched. If found in violations the vessel and the persons suspected of IUU

fishing are taken to the mainland for prosecution.

Challenges

Inadequate Communication was identified as a major challenge by the JDF CG. At

times, the JDF CG is unable to contact key personnel from key agencies on a twenty

our hour basis. Limited personnel, limited number of vessels, adverse weather

conditions were also cited as major challenges.

Costs Associated with IUU Fishing

The biggest operational cost of the JDF CG is the fuel or diesel oil. A regular

surveillance mission spanning a period of 2-4 days can cost as much as US$22,000.00.

It must be stated though that the unit’s vessel, if not patrolling the fishing areas, would

still be underway. The other expense associated with the development, primarily

ration, is minimal and again, is a normal requirement. The real cost is a non- tangible

one. That is, efforts spent patrolling the fishing areas could be spent conducting other

laws enforcement missions, such as narco-trafficking.

The Unit’s offshore patrol vessels do have the adequate range and endurance to patrol

the known areas where IUU fishing takes place. Effective maritime surveillance and

monitoring however, involves not only surface assets but other assets such as a

maritime patrol aircraft. The aircraft can monitor a larger area in a shorter time and is

able to provide ‘real time ‘information to law enforcement vessels in the area. The

JDF Air Wind is able to provide this, but in a very limited capacity. The process of

improving this capability has already begun.

4.1.5 Department of Correctional Services (DCS)

The major role identified by the DCS was the incarceration and safe keeping of accused

persons before and after trial.

Challenges




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Challenges identified included shortage of staff. It was noted that persons held in

connection with IUU Fishing are held in an assigned section of the Horizon Park

Remand Centre in Kingston.

Estimated average costs incurred by the DCS associated with the incarceration of

persons held for IUU fishing is approximately J$10,000.00 per person per day. Costs

include accommodation, meals, and medical care.

4.1.6 Passport Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA)

The major role of PICA is to interview persons suspected of IUU Fishing in Jamaica, to

determine their nationality and identity, to arrest and charge accordingly and to make

arrangements for deportation or repatriation.

Challenges

Major challenges encountered when pursuing their tasks include the lack of or

inadequate identification of persons suspected of IUU Fishing, language barrier which

is an impediment to effective communication and the costs associated with repatriation

or deportation.

4.1.7 Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (Veterinary Services Division)

The Veterinary Services Division has as its major function, the inspection of products on

board. If domestic animals (e.g., dogs, cats, birds) are on board the vessel, they may be

removed for quarantine. Duties also include determining whether persons suspected of IUU

Fishing have the requisite licenses to process fish on board the vessel or to harvest fish for

export. . Where necessary, samples of the products are also taken for laboratory testing.

Challenges

The need for additional staff as well as the language barrier were identified as major

challenges.

4.1.8 Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health has the task of verifying whether persons on board the vessels are

carriers of communicable diseases. Details of the mode of transmission were provided

including the presence of malaria carrying mosquitoes. If persons are found to have

communicable diseases they are treated and sometimes quarantined.

Challenges

Challenges identified include the language barrier, the large number of persons to be

evaluated and inadequate staff.




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4.1.9 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade is concerned with the management of

Jamaica’s international foreign relations and the promotion of its interests overseas. The

Ministry in cases of foreigner caught engaged in IUU fishing in Jamaica makes contact with

the respective missions, advising them of the detention of both personnel and vessels.

Challenges

As in the case of PICA, the challenges identified include the verification of the

nationalities of persons suspected of IUU fishing, language barriers. Note was made of

the Hondurans who speak the Miskito dialect. Where there are no missions in Jamaica,

contact needs to be made with missions overseas.

4.1.10 National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)

The representative from the national Environment and Planning Agency noted that ordinarily,

NEPA is not involved in the process, it was noted by the acting Chief Executive Officer r of

the Fisheries Division however, that NEPA is only called in when protected species under the

Wildlife Protection Act are fund on board IUU fishing vessels.

4.1.11 Jamaica Constabulary Organized Crime and Defense Unit

The major function of this unit of the JCF is to investigate suspected case of human

trafficking particularly when children and women are on board.

Challenges

Challenges include the transportation of persons suspected of being trafficked,

language barriers and the relevant financial obligations including the need to provide

basic amenities for the suspected victims of human trafficking.

4.2 Main findings

4.2.1 From the Validation workshop, it is obvious that the respective agencies identified as

being key in the overall process of apprehension and to prosecution of persons

suspected of IUU fishing in Jamaica, are cognizant of the issues concerning IUU

fishing and their respective roles.

4.2.2 There is a high level of interagency cooperation, and the JDG CG and the Marine

Police play a major role in making initial contact with these agencies. What is evident

from the discussions is that a more formal approach to this matter and a dedication of

funds and staff to the process.

4.2.3 Few agencies attempted to calculate the costs incurred by them associated with their

activities to prosecute foreigner caught engaged in IUU fishing. What is apparent is

that the costs are prohibitive and that there should be an active attempt to provide as




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estimate of the overall costs to the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) in apprehending and

prosecuting persons involved in IUU fishing in Jamaica.

4.2.4 The matter of collusion with local fisher folk arose and although it was not discussed

in detail, it is an obvious issue to be addressed. One solution proffered was to make

local fishers accountable, even though this would require another series of

investigations.

4.2.5 The discussions revealed that there was inadequate comprehension on the procedure

attendant on the prosecution process. There is also an obvious need for dedicated legal

staff to engage the court and the Clerk of the Court in the prosecution of these

offences. A fiat from the DPP would greatly assist in this process.

4.2.6 The disposal and forfeiting procedures of catch and equipment seized, generated much

discussion. The general view was that the courts are insensitive to the impact of IUU

fishing in Jamaican waters and the attendant costs to the state. Effective legal

representation would go a long way in resolving this problem. The disposal of the

catch was a major concern, and there is definitely no established protocol governing

this are. The role of the Justice of the Peace in verifying the catch and the recording of

the information using the Perishable Good Forms was discussed and needs to be

explored further. Another matter for further exploration is the giving of authority to

the Fisheries Division in the MA&F to sell the catch by auction and the establishment

of a fund in which the proceeds of sale would be deposited for use in combating IUU

fishing. Of course, this will require legislative reform. Applications for Forfeiture

should be made after consultation with the DPP and the Clerk of the Court. An

application for forfeiture should include documentation addressing the costs of

prosecution, the costs for repatriation, and the value of the catch.

4.2.7 The adoption of the best legal strategies to avoid gaps and loopholes in existing

legislation is necessary for successful prosecutions. This is an item recommended to

be included in the proposed Task Force to be established.

4.2.8 The language barrier was noted to be a major hindrance to the successful prosecution

of persons suspected of IUU fishing in Jamaican waters. A dedicated, informed cadre

of translators to be available on call is the recommended way forward.

4.2.9 The need for equipment and manpower to patrol our waters was noted by the JDF CG

and the Marine Police.

4.2.10 There was a general view that fines do not act as a deterrent. Fines in local legislation

are placed at the maximum and the Resident Magistrate has the sole discretion to

determine at what end of the spectrum to apply the fine. It must also be noted that the

use of other legislation as part of the prosecutorial process could address the issue of

the fines as it will allow for greater latitude for the Resident Magistrate to levy fines

under the various legislation.

4.2.11 The following areas also require clarity:

a) Inter- agency notification process

b) Case management to include all the relevant agencies

c) Protocol on the handling of children




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d) Notification to foreign missions

e) Assistance from foreign government to repatriate foreign nationals

4.3 Issues to be addressed

4.3.1 Understanding the Problem

The respective Agencies understood the concept and implications of IUU Fishing, and have a

clear idea of the role of the partnering agencies.

4.3.2 Co-ordination

There did not appear to be any serious lack of co-ordination among the respective agencies. In

fact, the JDF Coast Guard, the Marine Police and the Correctional Services appeared to have

established a sustainable synergy among themselves in addressing the issue of IUU Fishing.

The greater challenges appeared from the discussions to be the application of the relevant

laws and the current nature and conduct of court proceedings. The latter does not lend itself to

the kind of representation necessary to secure serious fines. The forfeiture of fishing

equipment and the illegal catch were identified as perhaps the major issue in determining

whether a prosecution was successful.

4.3.3 Communication

The ability to effectively communicate with each other as agencies was noted as an

impediment to successful processing of persons suspected of IUU Fishing. This was

particularly true for week-ends and incidences that occurred outside of working hours. The

JDF CG noted specifically, their difficulty in making contact with key agencies during these

hours.

4.3.4 Storage of the ‘Catch’

The ability to store the catch in a safe and healthy environment was a noted challenge. More

specifically, the Marine Police indicated that the catch is stored in commercial cold storage

facilities in Kingston, pending trial. This of course comes at a cost to the government of

Jamaica. In some instances, as far as it is practicable to do so, the catch is sometimes stored

on the detained vessel.

4.3.5 Unsuccessful Prosecutions

Outside of a formal definition, an unsuccessful prosecution was considered to be a

prosecutorial process that did not recognize the value of the natural resources (that is, the




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fisheries resources and any protected animal) found on board the suspected vessel. It was

noted quite clearly, that the degree of dialogue between the prosecutor and the guardians of

the resources (the regulatory agencies) was lacking which it was felt contributed significantly

to the small fines and the perceived reluctance of the courts to forfeit equipment connected

with the illegal activity.

4.3.6 Forfeiture of Fishing Equipment

This issue generated much discussion the major point being the measures including

legislative reform that must be undertaken to secure the forfeiture of vessels and fishing

equipment used in IUU Fishing. This is of particular importance considering the prosecutorial

cost to the state as well as the costs for repatriation.

4.3.7 Costs to the state

Based on the estimated costs presented by each entity, the costs to Jamaica is between eight to

ten million Jamaican dollars for each episode of prosecuting foreign poachers suspected of

IUU fishing.

5. Draft Standard Operating Procedure for Combating IUU fishing in

Jamaica including the preparation of each case for a successful Prosecution

The following is a diagrammatic representation depicting the roles and responsibilities of the

respective agencies of government in the successful prosecution of persons suspected of IUU

fishing in Jamaican waters. This approach was discussed and agreed at the validation

workshop. The information will be sent to the various agencies for further comment

subsequent to which, this will be used as the standard template from which individual

agencies will develop their own SOP’s for their respective roles.

The task Force to be convened will have as one of its tasks a review of the final proposed SOP

and will facilitate and oversee the development of the individual SOPs.

SUSPICION OF VESSEL /CREW

Who makes the first call ? Coast Guard/ Fisher Folk/ Marine Police. Coast Guard contacts Marine Police and vice versa.

Fisher Folk contacts Marne Police or JDF Coast Guard

Who responds to the call? Coast Guard/Marine Police




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INSPECTION OF VESSEL AND CREW AT SEA

Coast Guard boards vessel to ascertain whether suspicion is satisfied. If satisfied that

there is reasonable cause, coastguard escorts vessel with suspects to the Coast Guard

HQ.

While on board vessel observe procedures for boarding in accordance with the Law of

the Sea Convention and relevant legislation

Check vessels for illegal activity including illegal catch, guns, protected animals

Inspect vessel for juveniles, women and persons suspected of being trafficked

Dock at Coast Guard HQ for further processing

AT COAST GUARD BASE




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AGENCY RESPONSIBLE ACTION OUTCOME

JDF COAST GUARD MAKE CONTACT WITH

RESPECTIVE

AGENCIES

TO COMPLETE

PROCESSING OF

SUSPECTED

PERSONS

JDF COAST GUARD RECORD OF FIND,

EQUIPMENT,

TAKEN

(TEMPLATE TO BE

DEVELOPED)

TO PROVIDE

INFORMATION

FOR

PROSECUTORIAL

PURPOSES

FISHERIES DIVISION IDENTIFICATION OF

SPECIES

IDENTIFICATION OF

POSITION OF

FISHING

EQUIPMENT (ALL

THIS

INFORMATION TO

BE RECORDED IN

STATEMENTS)

ESTIMATING

ECONOMIC VALUE

OF CATCH

NEPA IDENTIFICATION OF

PROTECTED

ANIMALS

MINISTRY OF HEALTH INSPECT VESSEL FOR

ANIMALS,

INSPECT CREW

FOR

COMMUNICABLE

DISEASES

COMMUNICABLE

DISEASES

DELETED AND

PERSONS OFFERED

MEDICAL

ASSISTANCE/

ANIMALS

REMOVED,

QUARANTINED OR

EUTHANIZED AS

APPROPRIATE

FISHERIES DIVISION;

VETERINARY

SERVICES

INSPECT MEAT,

REMOVE SAMPLES

WHERE

NECESSARY FOR

FURTHER TESTING

FOR HUMAN

CONSUMPTION

ASSESS SCENE TO

DETERMINE

WHETHER

ACTIVITY

CONTRARY TO

DETERMINE WHETHER

‘CATCH’ SHOULD

BE STORED,

DESTROYED OR

SOLD

TO ASSIST IN THE

LAYING OF

CHARGES




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THE

AQUACULTURE

INLAND MARINE

PRODUCT AND

BY-PRODUCTS

ACT

VERIFY SUITABILITY OF

COLD STORAGE

FACILITIES ON

BOARD VESSEL

TO DETERMINE IF

COMMERCIAL

COLD STORAGE

SHOULD BE

UTILIZED

FISHERIES DIVISION;

VETERINARY

SERVICES

INSPECT MEAT,

REMOVE SAMPLES

WHERE

NECESSARY FOR

FURTHER TESTING

FOR HUMAN

CONSUMPTION

ASSESS SCENE TO

DETERMINE

WHETHER

ACTIVITY

CONTRARY TO

THE

AQUACULTURE

INLAND MARINE

PRODUCT AND

BY-PRODUCTS

ACT

VERIFY SUITABILITY OF

COLD STORAGE

FACILITIES ON

BOARD VESSEL

DETERMINE WHETHER

‘CATCH’ SHOULD

BE STORED,

DESTROYED OR

SOLD

TO ASSIST IN THE

LAYING OF

CHARGES

TO DETERMINE IF

COMMERCIAL

COLD STORAGE

SHOULD BE

UTILIZED

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TO SIGN PERISHABLE

FORM ATTESTING

TO THE

EXISTENCE OF

THE ‘CATCH’

TO BE PRESENTED IN

EVIDENCE AT

TRIAL

MARINE POLICE TRANSPORT SUSPECTS

TO MARINE

POLICE BASE

SUSPECTS TO BE

FURTHER

PROCESSED TO BE

SENT TO THE

HORIZON

CORRECTIONAL

CENTRE




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JCF ORGANIZED

CRIME UNIT

INSPECT VESSEL FOR

ILLEGAL

TRAFFICKING IN

PERSONS

IF ANY SUCH PERSON

FOUND, TO BE

REMOVED TO A

PLACE OF SAFETY

PASSPORT

IMMIGRATION

AND CITIZENSHIP

AGENCY

ASCERTAIN IDENTITY

OF SUSPECTED

PERSONS.

FOR PURPOSES OF

COURT AND

DEPORTATION

PROCEEDINGS

THE MARINE POLICE BASE

Processing of suspects

Caution

Taking Statements

Identifying a Translator

Laying the charge

Passing suspects over to the Correctional Services

OTHER AGENCIES TO BE CONTACTED

Marine Police to contact:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade

Maritime Authority of Jamaica




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Ministry of Foreign Affairs to

contact the respective missions

and to assist in the verification

of identities

Maritime Authority of

Jamaica to verify

seaworthiness of vessels,

whether vessel fit for

human habitation

DEPATRMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

Persons sent to Horizon remand centre to await trial

PREPARATION OF THE CASE

Task Force meets to discuss the strategy for a successful prosecution. Statements collected

and evaluated. Discussion held with the Clerk of the Courts.




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THE TRIAL

Key persons as determined by the task Force attend trial

Application for forfeiture made

CONCLUSION OF THE TRIAL

1. Forfeited items sold in accordance with procedures to be established

2. Funds given to the Fisheries Division

3. Foreigners repatriated or deported as the case may be

4. Contact made with other Honduran fishing interests in Jamaica to assist with repatriation

6. Recommendations

The following recommendations were adopted by workshop participants:

1. Establish a task force whose terms of reference would include:

a) The determination of the possible laws pursuant to which charges may be laid.

b) The determination of the various scenarios in which the respective charges should be

made

c) Identification of timelines currently in place for prosecutions for IUU Fishing and to

make recommendations for their improvement.

d) Establishment of clear procedures for the prosecution of offences

2. To identify specific individuals who may be contacted in cases where persons have been

apprehended for illegal unregulated unreported fishing. These individuals must be given

cell phone contacts for twenty four hour accessibility. It is recommended that special

assigned cell-phones be given to key persons. These individuals will automatically be

members of the task force




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3. A flow Chart will be developed to capture the process flow of the various actions to be

taken with respect to the roles and responsibilities of the various agencies

4. Identify timelines for effective prosecutions. Dialogue to be had with the Chief Justice

5. Relevant Laws to be amended to allow for the immediate sale of the catch with the

proceeds of the sale posted to an escrow account. Where application for forfeiture of the

catch is unsuccessful funds are returned to the owner

6. Owner to post a bond as long as vessel is detained with the task force determining the

value of the bond. This will require legislative amendments

7. Predial Larceny Act to be considered as one of the legislation pursuant to which Charges

may be made

8. A Memorandum of Understanding to be developed and signed among the respective

agencies. The MOU will outline the roles and responsibilities of each agency, establish the

task force and identify key positions or personnel within agencies who are the focal and

points of contact on a twenty four hour basis.

9. Engage the Honduran government and her agencies (Fisheries, immigration, and customs)

with the view of having them take the requisite legal actions against the poaches.

10. Continue of increase the lobbying efforts to have the amended/ updated fisheries act put in

effect. The fines and punishment are not a deterrent; without increasing the fines, our

coordinated and successful efforts will not yield the desired results.

11. It will become necessary for each respective entity to develop agency specific SOPs for

each respective areas. SOPs will of necessity include the processes involved in each case

of IUU fishing. SOPs will form a part of the overall approach and strategy to combat

IUU fishing in Jamaica

12. Every person agency involved in IUU Fishing shall as a matter of course and part of the

SOP prepare a detailed statement outlining their involvement with the process. The

statement shall be executed in line with those required for court proceedings. These

statements will be sent to the Maine Police to be included as part of the court file.

7. Conclusion

The success of the workshop will be determined by the implementation of the

recommendations. Each agency must of necessity include the combating of IUU fishing in

their strategic and operational plans. As a clearly defined objective, each agency must also

have the responsibility to have a budget to support it.

Dialogue must be had with the Ministry of Finance concerning funding this initiative.

The findings of the Validation workshop along with the recommendations will be submitted

to Cabinet by way of a cabinet note through the Honourable Minister with responsibility for

Fisheries, the Hon. Roger Clarke.

The task Force will have its first meeting in January of 2014.




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Annex 1: Terms of Reference

Assignment title Development of Standard Operating Procedures for the prosecution of foreign

poachers in Jamaican waters

Beneficiary

organizations

Jamaica

Workplan activity Activity Number 2.3, Project No. B26

Administrative

Supervisor

RFU Manager and Co-ordination Unit

Technical

Supervisors

RFU Manager and Jamaica Fisheries Division representative

Background

information and

rationale

Fisheries play an important role in Jamaica’s economic development, contributing

about 0.4 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and providing a livelihood,

directly or indirectly, to an estimated 200,000 persons. The Fishing Industry in

Jamaica is predominantly artisanal or small-scale in nature. The social impact of

the Jamaican fishing industry is particularly evident in the fishing communities,

which are mainly rural, and which have fairly high rates of poverty.

Fish resources in Jamaica are produced mainly from marine capture fisheries and

aquaculture, with inland fisheries, not being economically significant. The marine

fishery resources include those within the territorial sea and archipelagic waters -

approximately 39,995 km2 and include the Morant Bank and most of the Pedro

Bank; and those within Jamaica’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) covering an

estimated area of 233,226 km2. The physical area within which marine fisheries

resources can be exploited by Jamaica is some 24.86 times (273,221 km2) the actual

area of the main island which is 10,990 km2 in area.

One of the main challenges facing the Jamaican fishing industry is Illegal,

Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and in particular the incursion of

foreign fishing vessels targeting mainly queen conch, sea cucumbers and spiny

lobsters. Total losses as a result of foreign poaching is not known but it has been

estimated that foreign poachers take at least twice the local production of spiny

lobsters (i.e., 400 MT) per year (Anon 2011), representing an annual lost value of

about US$9.4 million.

Cross-boundary poaching is a critical form of IUU fishing that needs to be

addressed. Poaching from foreign fishing vessels (e.g., Hondurans encroaching on

Jamaican waters) are generally based from semi-industrial or industrial vessels with

divers numbering in excess of 100 per vessel in some cases. Foreign poaching

takes place mainly on the offshore, Pedro Bank, creating a significant challenge for

enforcement activities by the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard.

Depending on the specific case, there may be some 13 to 15 government entities

that have a legal mandate for various aspects of the processes involved in the

monitoring, control, surveillance, capture, arrest, charge, detention, prosecution,

court proceedings, and deportation of foreign poachers caught in Jamaican

Maritime Space. Inadequate collaboration and coordination among all the relevant

entities; the lack of a clear understanding of how each entity’s role contributes to

the entire process as well as the absence of clearly defined policy guidelines,

strategies and operating procedures have resulted in poor execution of, or the




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absence of critical interventions necessary to ensure sanctions that may be regarded

as commensurate with the crime committed. These shortcomings have in the past

resulted in, among other things, critical charges being withdrawn and the sanctions

imposed being nothing more than a ‘slap on the wrist’.

The uncoordinated manner in which Jamaica addresses poaching by foreigners not

only results in continued loss of significant revenues and increased pressure on the

fisheries resources, it also undermines fisheries governance and management

efforts. Local fishers become frustrated and uncooperative as they witness foreign

poachers receiving miniscule fines or escaping prosecution because of

administrative errors while they are subjected to more and more stringent rules in

order to safe guard against the potential negative impacts of continued and

increased poaching by foreigners.

In order to adequately address the scourge of IUU fishing by foreign poachers,

Jamaica must respond in a cost effective and efficient manner. Among the issues

that must be addressed include the gaps in the legislative framework and the

inefficiencies in the mode of operations among the relevant entities. Jamaica must

streamline the activities of the 13 to 15 government agencies through the

development and establishment of relevant IUU policy guidelines that among other

things, defines standard operating procedures and establish standard templates that

will ensure a seamless and integrated process that is activated once foreign poachers

are apprehended in Jamaican waters.

It should be emphasized that this established synergy will allow for maximizing

penalties through cross-empowerment measures and leveraging legislative

capacities among the relevant enforcement entities which are more robust and

current. This is important as several pieces of legislation among entities contain

penalties and fines which are still quite modest and unrealistic.

Purpose of the

assignment

(1) To conduct a critical analysis of Jamaica’s Monitoring, Control, Surveillance

(MCS), and enforcement mechanism used to combat Illegal, Unreported and

Unregulated (IUU) fishing by foreign poachers

(2) To build capacity and effectiveness in prosecution of foreign poachers in

Jamaican waters through the development of Standard Operating Procedures

Activities of the

Consultant

The consultant will:

1. Attend briefing with ACP Fish II and the Fisheries Division (directly

responsible for the coordination of this project)

2. The assignment will begin with a review of the existing relevant documents

3. Consult key agencies directly responsible for fisheries MCS (That is., the

Fisheries Division, the Jamaica Defence Force Coast Guard and the Marine

Police)

4. Conduct an assessment of prosecution procedures for foreign poachers:

Identification of all entities with a mandate/role/responsibility

associated with inter alia, the monitoring, control, surveillance, capture,

arrest, charge, detention, prosecution, court proceedings,

penalty/sanctions and deportation of foreign poachers caught in

Jamaican Maritime Space

With respect to each entity, determination of: (i) the basis for their

mandate/role/responsibilities, that is, the relevant laws and policies; (ii)




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Identification of critical activities/responsibilities of each entity; (iii) the

“trigger” (that is, what condition(s) must exists) for each entity’s

involvement; (iv) the estimated cost of each entity’s involvement; and

(v) gaps and/or weaknesses in each entity with respect the achievement

of their mandate (including human and institution capacity, operation

procedures, equipment etc.); training, institutional development and

equipment needs

Critical analysis of current legal strategies and, where possible,

recommendation for improved legal strategies to prosecute and impose

sanctions that are commensurate with the seriousness of the crime

perpetrated by foreign poachers. This should include recommendations

for suitable legislative amendments

Recommended policy guidelines with associated outline of standard

operating procedures (SOPs) and standard templates for all relevant

steps in the process to combat IUU fishing by foreign poachers

5. Draft SOP and standard templates for all activities related to foreign poaching

Develop policy guidelines, and relevant SOPs and standard templates

for all critical activities and in particular those activities that need

strengthening. For example, policy guidelines, and relevant SOPs and

standard templates should be developed for the disposal of illegally

harvested fish and fish products (that is, sale, destruction, donation to

charity etc.), the boat and any item or implement (including fishing and

other material and equipment) used in committing the offence. SOPs

and standard templates should also be developed to aid in bringing

appropriate charges against the poachers in the Courts. These SOPs and

Templates must be consistent with the recommended legal strategies

identified at point 4 bullet 3 above.

6. With assistance from the Fisheries Division facilitate, organize and make all

logistical arrangements (meeting venue, travel arrangements, accommodation

(if required), invitation letters, etc.) for one 1-day validation workshop,

including lunch and break for 30 participants (indicative). The workshop should

include participants from all agencies involved in the prosecution of foreign

poachers. The objective of the workshop is to review the SOP and Template

and comment on the document presented.

7. Arrangements should be made to invite the media to the opening session of the

Validation Workshop to develop awareness of IUU issues in Jamaica;

8. Prepare and submit final report in accordance with the ACP FISH II

Programme guidelines

Expected outputs 1. Assessment of prosecution procedures of foreign poaching activities in

Jamaica

2. Standard Operating Procedures and standard templates

3. Document reviewed by key stakeholders at the Validation workshop

4. Documents submitted to the FD and RFU along with final report

Qualifications and

experience of the

Consultant

This project will be undertaken by a Legal Expert, Fisheries Management

Specialist, or Law Enforcement Specialist, with a degree in law (ocean, maritime),

maritime affairs or any area related to law enforcement or fisheries management.

Specific experience in devising and reviewing fisheries MCS and law enforcement

is required. Experience working in the Caribbean and knowledge of the fisheries in

Jamaica especially will be a distinct advantage. The selected consultant should be




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able to demonstrate a successful history of consultancy engagements in a field

related to this Terms of Reference.

Location and travel Based in Jamaica. Travel within country may be required.

Expected Starting

date and duration

Start date: July 2013

The assignment should be completed within three months of the start date.




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Annex 2: List of Participants

REGISTER

ACP FISH II PROGRAMME (STRENGTHERNING FISHIERS MANAGEMENT IN

ACP COUNTRIES) MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND WORKSHOP TO

DEVELOP MECHANISMS TO COMBAT ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND

UNREGLATED (IUU), FISHING BY FOREIGN POACHERS

JDF CG, Port Royal, Kingston

Thursday, November 21, 2013

9:00am – 4:00pm




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NAME ORGANISATION CONTACT

REGINALD GRANT MOA 276- 5638

GAVIN BELLAMY MOA&F 281- 9089

RUEL CORNIFFE ODPEM 881-5799

DENISE DONALDSON MFA&FT 926-4220

DAHLIA GILLINGS MC

BEAN

MFA&FT 926-4220

ORAUE BAILEY MNS 619-6065

NORMA BROWN MNS 999-5818

ROCHELLE AFFLICK NEPA 471-1416

THAMAN SMITH NEPA 75477540

GARY ISANCS MOAF 407-9151

EASTON TAYLOR JDF CG

JASON JDF CG

IAN JONES MOAF FISHIERS

DIVISION

410-9981

G. ANDRE’ KONG MOAF FISHIERS

DIVISION

4166743

GARY ISAACS MOAF FISHIERS

DIVISION

4079151

MERVIN ESPEUT JDF CG 860-1848

ANDREW KIRBY JDF CG 356-0963

SANDRA GRANT ACP FISH II 501-675-5465

HARDLEY LEWIN HARDLEY M.

LEWIN

CONSULTING

833-1480

HMCLEWIU@

GMAIL.C

OM

JOEL BROWN DPP’S OFFICE 567-0403/

JOEL.O.B

ROWN@

GMAIL.C

OM

H CDR. J. NEIL JDF CG 322-8980

NATALIE JOHNSON MOAF 392-2757

DONAVAN

STANBERRY

MOAF 927-1790

YVONNE CRAWFORD MOAF 2765676

mailto:[email protected]










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CARESSA MESSADO MOAF 2765718

YVETTE STRONG NEPA 754-7540

MARCIA D.C.S 817-0799

BERES JOHNSON D.C.S 456-0720

ADRIAN HAMILTON JCF MARINE POLICE 882-3580

ANSEL C JORDAN JCF. MARINE POLICE 363-4873

DOREEN O’CONNEL MOAF 618-7128




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Annex 3: Questionnaire

WORKSHOP ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF STANDARD OPERATING

PROCEDURES FOR ILLEGAL UNREPORTED UNREGULATED FISHING IN

JAMAICA

QUESTIONNAIRE

Name of Entity:

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Name of Person Completing Questionnaire

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Position of Person Completing Questionnaire

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The objective of this questionnaire is to determine the current role of your agency in efforts to

combat Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) Fishing by Foreign Poachers in Jamaican

waters, and to facilitate the creation of Formal Mechanisms (i.e., suitable Policy/Standard

Operating Procedures/MOU, etc.) for the [look up term of art…. Combat, prevent and

elimination of IUU fishing .

Please answer the following questions with as much detail as you can. You may use

additional sheet s.

1. What do understand to be Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) Fishing by Foreign Poachers

in Jamaican waters

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5. Do you think current initiatives employed to combat, prevent, eliminate IUU are successful?

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address AN incidence of IUU (please give detailed breakdown: suggested items may

include:additional personnel costs (overtime charges etc), Equipment (rental, petrol),

Incarceration (per day), costs to return poachers to their country of origin, research, preparation

of statements including expert testimonies. ( AN ESTIMATE IS SUFFICIENT FOR PURPOSES OF

THIS QUESTIONNAIRE)

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effectively combating IUU Fishing. Please provide details with your answer, including what

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The Following sections apply to persons and entities involved with Immigration and the

storage and disposal of fish confiscated from poachers (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and

Foreign Trade/ Immigration Department) 8. Have you ever been requested to address any issue of illegal entry into Jamaica by foreign

poachers:

Yes ___________________

No ___________________

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11. Have you ever been requested to address any issue of the storage or disposal of fish

confiscated as a consequence of illegal fishing by foreign poachers:

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The following questions apply the Jamaica Constabulary and the Correctional Services

14. Have you ever been requested to address any issue relating to the custody of the

foreign poachers in Jamaican waters.

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apprehension, cautioning, dealing with a foreign language, arrest and detention, facilities for

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Annex 4: Validation Workshop Agenda

0900 – 0920 Welcome – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Greetings – Dr. Sandra Grant, ACP FISH II Programme Remarks – Hon. Roger Clarke, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries. Each participant will introduce him/her-self and agency.

0920 –0945 Presentation

Laleta Davis Mattis, Consultant The consultant will provide a brief report on research findings.

0945 - 1030 Discussion Participants will discuss the consultant’s findings.

1030 – 1045 Coffee Break

1045 – 1120 Completion of questionnaire Each agency will complete the questionnaire in small working groups.

1120 - 1300 Reporting on responses to questionnaire Each entity will report on their responses to the questionnaire. This is a highly interactive session designed to elicit detailed responses regarding the responsibilities of each agency, jurisdictional limits, challenges and opportunities.

1300 - 1400 Lunch

1400 – 1515 Presentation

Laleta Davis Mattis, Consultant The consultant will present the proposed protocol / standard Operating procedure (SOP) for combating IUU Fishing.

1515 – 1545 Adoption of Protocol Participants will consider the protocol presented for adoption.

1545 - 1600 Next steps Consideration will be given to further action(s) required to develop and implement a cost effective and efficient mechanism to combat IUU fishing by foreign poachers.




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Annex 5: Photos

Opening Ceremony

Minister Clarke participating in the discussion




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Participants at the workshop