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14 Aug 2023The Superyacht ‘Me Too’ Moment? Below Deck sexual harassment and violence incidents show need for better protections at seaOpinionSexual harassment and sexual violence is never ok. This includes within the superyacht community. Viewers of the reality TV series ‘Below Deck’ will be familiar with the antics of the crews and guests onboard the various super-yachts used in the programme. Matters took a sinister turnAccess to JusticeEquality at Sea -
11 Aug 2023Ukrainian International Law Association Publishes Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at SeaThe Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea (GDHRAS) and accompanying Commentary has been published in the 2nd Edition 2023 of the Ukrainian International Law Association journal.From pages 67 - 81 -
11 Aug 2023UK's Public Body for Seafood, Seafish, Responds to Fisheries and Aquaculture Certification, Standards and Ratings ReportSeafish is sponsored by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to support the UK's seafood industry. Seafish does this in several ways, including 'Ensuring a Safe andLaw Reform and Policy -
10 Aug 2023Why Human Rights Matters to MeHuman rights, for me, is a topic which has always been personal. As someone who's gay, I'm all too familiar with what life is like without the same human rights protections as others.I grew up in the shadow of the AIDS crisis and during the impact of section 28 - a UK law banning the promotion ofEquality at Sea -
06 Aug 2023Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea Commentary IssuedThe first Commentary to accompany the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea has been issued providing a strategic overview of the need, contribution and impact that the soft-law instrument willLaw Reform and Policy -
29 Jul 2023Russia In The Black Sea. The Law Of Armed Conflict At Sea Needs Due Consideration Alongside UNCLOS.The Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC) applicable at sea must be considered alongside the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982 and military intent of the Kremlin for influence of RussianAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy -
27 Jul 2023The Global Seafood Alliance responds to Human Rights at Sea's Certification, Ratings, and Standards Review.In a further example of vital international engagement with Human Rights at Sea (HRAS), the Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) has issued a public statement outlining its commitment to the welfare of fishers. This statement follows an open and positive meeting between the two organisations as HRASLaw Reform and Policy -
25 Jul 2023UK and France Launch Seafarers' Charters to Improve Working ConditionsThe Governments of the United Kingdom and France have joined forces by launching The Seafarers' Charter to improve conditions for seafarers. The UK government's Charter was launched on 24 JulyLaw Reform and Policy -
24 Jul 2023New Zealand Government Department Seeks Public Review of Maritime Levy Options for Seafarer Welfare FundingThe New Zealand Government Department responsible for maritime matters is conducting a public review of maritime levy options for delivering sustainable onshore seafarer welfare funding. Since 2019Law Reform and Policy
