Activities of Hélène GOUDIN related to 2008/0160(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Trade in seal products (debate)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Paragraph 1 shall not apply to seal products originating from states with a permanent seal population, under the condition that: - the hunt is conducted according to a national management plan, - the hunt is selective and conducted under controlled circumstances and on a small scale basis, and - the hunt does not jeopardise the maintenance of a favourable conservation status.
Amendment 114 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
5. The Commission shall adopt all measures necessary to implement this Article, such as measures on the applications to be submitted to the Commission, including evidentiary requirements, in order to obtain a derogation. In doing so, the Commission shall take into consideration the different conditions which may occur in the territories of different countries, as well as the need to ensure that animal welfare benefits already achieved are not undermined. Derogations shall be assessed specifically in view of the principle of sustainable use in accordance with the Convention on Biological Diversity and may not lead to unreasonable or disproportionate costs or other requirements.
Amendment 143 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 5
Annex II – point 5
Requirements are specified as to secure that the seal and/or the hunter is sufficiently stable and that the target can be properly visualised. Other factors, relevant for the hunt in question, are also regulated.
Amendment 144 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 8
Annex II – point 8
Third party monitoringobservations of the hunt is possible, with a minimum of administrative or logistic barriers. However, third party observations must not imply any additional disturbance to the hunt or be of any threat to the security of the hunter.