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02 Oct 2025Ali Albokhari. A Wife's Testimony in her Fight for Justice.The criminalisation case of Syrian-born, Finnish citizen and Chief Mate Ali Albokhari sentenced to a 30-year prison term for allegedly being part of the smuggling of cocaine from Columbia continues to be fought against by his wife, Elena Albokhari. Ali Albokhari denies the charges. He remains theAccess to Justice -
01 Oct 2025Human Rights Defenders Under Attack: A Global Crisis Reaching the High SeasThe murder of Ecuadorian activist María Chóez, a vocal advocate for the families of missing tuna fishers is the latest in a disturbing global trend: the targeted killing and disappearance of humanAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy Development -
26 Sep 2025All Eyes on Israeli Military Action to Intercept Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF)As the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) transits international waters towards Gaza comprising 52 civilian and internationally flagged vessels the World's attention is on the forthcoming actions by IsraeliAccess to Justice -
25 Sep 2025Sunshine and Diplomacy in London. Despair and Injustice in Turkey.LONDON. It is World Maritime Day. Celebrations and diplomacy are ongoing on the Embankment by the River Thames, but Chief Officer Ali Albokhari remains incarcerated in a Turkish prison following an imposed guilty verdict in September 2024. Ali is serving a 30-year sentence for alleged drugs offencesAccess to Justice -
13 Sep 2025In Memoriam of Professor Steven Haines MA, PhD, LLM, FRSA, FNIIn Memoriam With family permission, it is with profound sadness that we report the passing of Professor Steven Haines on Wednesday 10 September 2025 at home in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. TheAbout us -
11 Sep 2025Lawlessness in the Mediterranean Continues with Attack on Ocean VikingThe August attack by the Libyan Coast Guard on the MV Ocean Viking as it searched for a vessel in distress was another demonstration of how international law and the value of human life is beingAccess to JusticeMigrants & Refugees -
07 Sep 2025Are Humanitarian Activists of the Global Sumud Flotilla prepared for Israeli Use of Force?At the time of writing the 22 vessel humanitarian flotilla are off-shore Tunisa preparing for the next leg towards Gaza to attempt to breach the Israeli blockade and deliver aid - but are they prepared for Israeli Use of Force? The Flotilla organisation has stated its position. "We are a coalitionAccess to Justice -
06 Sep 2025Maritime Cadet awareness film on Bullying, Harassment and Exploitation LaunchedIn pro bono support of the Sailors Society 2025 Wellness at Sea Cadet conferences preparing the next generation for work, Human Rights at Sea has produced a new lived-experience film. The need toAccess to JusticeProjects and Initiatives -
05 Sep 2025'Normalize human rights narrative’ urges Manila Maritime SAR and HRAS Forum ParticipantsFrom C-suite boardrooms to ship control rooms: ‘Normalize human rights narrative’ urges Maritime SAR and HRAS forum participants OP-ED Yrhen Bernard Sabanal Balinis MNI MANILA, PHILIPPINES – In anAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy Development
