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29 Jun 2022The Historical Origins of the Duty to Save Life at Sea in International LawA new academic paper from Human Rights at Sea Advisory Board Member Professor Irini Papanicolopulu explores the origins and evolution of the duty to save life at sea, which she describes as a cornerstone of international law. The Historical Origins of the Duty to Save Life at Sea in InternationalLaw Reform and Policy -
23 Jun 2022Maritime Humanitarian Corridors in Ukraine (Part 2)Part II: Re-Establishing Exports from Ukraine Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is already causing disastrous effects on global food and agricultural supplies. Ukraine is one of the world’s foremost grainAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy -
16 Jun 2022Maritime Humanitarian Corridors in Ukraine (Part 1)Part I: Evacuating Seafarers Dr Reece Lewis for Human Rights at Sea Civilian seafarers have been caught up in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (footnote 1). Guy Platten, Secretary General of theAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy -
16 Jun 2022Weak UK Government response to House of Lords UNCLOS Inquiry and explicit human rights at sea recommendationsOpinion The UK Government has responded to the International Defence and Relations Committee Inquiry into the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982 being 'Fit for Purpose in the 21stCentury' with what can only be described as a weak response in respect to human rights protections forLaw Reform and Policy -
14 Jun 2022Human Rights at Sea Welcomes Two New TrusteesLondon. UK. Human Rights at Sea is delighted to announce the recent appointment of two new Trustees to the Board. Dr Natalie Klein, Professor at UNSW Sydney's Faculty of Law & Justice, Australia, andAbout us -
13 Jun 2022Berkley student authors: The Intersection of Labor Abuses and Environmental Degradation in the Global Fishing IndustryBerkley student, Kyralai Duppel, has complet ed a pertinent thesis covering a t opical work focus: "The Intersection of Labor Abuses and Environmental Degradation in the Global Fishing Industry" whichLaw Reform and Policy -
09 Jun 2022Mental health and psychological well-being of maritime personnel: a systematic reviewA new authoritative mental health review for seafaring personnel has been published by Dr Samantha K. Brooks and Professor Neil Greenberg of the Department of Psychological Medicine, King’s College London, through BMC Psychology. The systematic review aimed to update previous reviews by collatingLaw Reform and Policy -
06 Jun 2022First European and International Human Rights at Sea (EHRAS) course successfully held in ItalyThe first annual European and International Human Rights at Sea course – the EHRAS project, led by Professor Irini Papanicolopulu at the University of Milano-Bicocca, and co-funded by the EU under theLaw Reform and Policy -
30 May 2022Maritime Levy Campaign receives direct engagement from Australian MPsUK / Australia. Human Rights at SEA (HRAS) has undertaken a second round of letter writing lobbying and direct engagement with 19 key members of the newly formed Australian Parliament, as well as theLaw Reform and Policy
