Open Seas accused the Scottish government of unlawful negligence by allowing a 'damaging' practice.
Open Seas' lawyers argued that licensing scallop dredging and bottom-trawling - fishing methods which involve either metal rakes or weighted nets being dragged across the seabed - are unlawful where it causes damage to marine habitats.
It took legal action over a decision taken in December 2022 by Scottish government body Marine Scotland, which changed the conditions to licences for catch quotas. However, Lord Braid ruled in favour of Open Seas saying the Scottish government had an obligation under the 2010 legislation to refer to the plan.He added: "It is hard to see how a decision can be taken in accordance with a plan, unless regard is had to that plan."
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