REGINA v. SECRETARY OF STATE FOR TRANSPORT EX PARTE FACTORTAME LTD. AND OTHERS (NO.3)

[1991] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 648

EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE

Before O. Due President, G. F. Mancini, T. F. O’Higgins, J. C. Moitinho de Almeida, G.C. Rodriguez Iglesias, M. Diez de Velasco (Presidents of Chambers), Sir Gordon Slynn, C. N. Kakouris, R. Joliet, F. Grévisse and M. Zuleeg, Judges Advocate General: J. Mischo; Registrar: J. G. Giraud:

Practice - European Community law - Registration of vessels - Merchant Shipping Act created new register of British fishing vessels - Only vessels fulfilling conditions to be registered - Whether Act compatible with Community law - Merchant Shipping Act 1988 - Merchant Shipping (Registration of Fishing Vessels) Regulations 1988.