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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 2 nd Edition 2023 of the Ukrainian International Law Association journal. From pages 67 - 81, the Ukrainian Journal features the inaugural issuing of the first full text publication in -
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 Development -
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 Development -
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 2019, Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) has been seeking ways to deliver changes to welfare funding mechanisms, inLaw Reform and Policy Development -
21 Jul 2023Human Rights at Sea Cautiously Welcomes Mr. Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco as the New IMO Secretary GeneralMr. Arsenio Antonio Dominguez Velasco (Republic of Panama) has been elected as the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), with effect from 1 January 2024, for an initial -
17 Jul 2023UN Association Human Rights Briefing in UK House of LordsHuman Rights at Sea (HRAS) conducted an in-person update briefing for the UN Association Westminster Branch in the UK House of Lords on 12 July 2023. Nine years ago, CEO David Hammond, was firstAbout usLaw Reform and Policy Development -
22 Jun 2023Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea Receives Ukrainian EngagementOn Wednesday 14 June 2023, an online briefing in close co-operation with the Ukrainian International Law Association was held with State, legal, academic and local attendees from across Ukraine and the United Kingdom to discuss development of the Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea. Led byAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy Development -
11 May 2023ASC Submits First Comprehensive Response for HRAS Fisheries and Aquaculture Certification QuestionnaireThe Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has completed a full review of their records since inception for the response and submission to Human Rights at Sea (HRAS) and its voluntary seafoodEquality at Sea -
04 May 2023New Falklands Fisheries Patrol Vessel (FPV) LILIBET to Impact Crime and Abuse at SeaThe next generation of Falkland Islands fisheries protection vessel aims increasingly to target Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing and associated criminal activities in the island’sLaw Reform and Policy Development
