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02 Jan 2015Human Rights at Sea review and commentary to ECtHR judgment on award of damages to convicted piratesHRAS LEGAL REVIEW & COMMENTARY ________ The European Court of Human Rights finds detention of apprehended pirates by France to be a violation of their right to liberty and security because of a delay in judicial process. ________ Elisabeth Mavropoulou LLM David Hammond, Barrister & Founder HumanLaw Reform and Policy
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23 Dec 2014Missing Seafarers: Tunante II crew lost at sea off BrazilAs the Christmas period approaches, Human rights at Sea highlights on behalf of the families of the 4 man crew of the 12.5m Tunante II, that the yacht remains lost at sea off the eastern coast ofAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy
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23 Dec 2014Human Rights at Sea End of Year MessageHuman Rights at Sea End of Year Message Since its launch on 3 April 2014, the Human Rights at Sea initiative has developed well beyond the expectations of the HRAS founding team and all those involvedLaw Reform and Policy
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22 Dec 2014London Shipping Law Centre joins Human Rights at SeaHuman Rights at Sea (HRAS) is delighted to welcome the London Shipping Law Centre (LSLC) as a Supporting Entity to the HRAS initiative to assist in the development of the HRAS platform, its international profile and its work within the shipping industry. Dr Aleka Sheppard (LLB, LLM, Ph.D, Dip. I.ALaw Reform and Policy
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15 Dec 2014The Migrant Offshore Aid Station joins with HRAS as a Supporting EntityAs HRAS continues to grow and develop its international links with like-minded partners, direct engagement with the invaluable private migrant rescue work being led by the Catrambone family based outMigrants & Refugees
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15 Dec 2014Missing Seafarers & Fishers Reporting Programme – Introductory video & briefingHuman Rights at Sea is pleased to announce the release of a short introductory video produced to explain the background behind the forthcoming ‘Missing Seafarers & Fishers Reporting Programme’ as theAccess to JusticeLaw Reform and Policy
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15 Dec 2014Human Rights and Law Enforcement at Sea: Arrest, Detention and Transfer of Piracy SuspectsHuman Rights and Law Enforcement at Sea: Arrest, Detention and Transfer of Piracy Suspects Anna Petrig, Human Rights and Law Enforcement at Sea: Arrest, Detention and Transfer of Piracy Suspects, Brill / Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, 2014, hardback, 500 pages. BUY HERE Content of the book LawLaw Reform and Policy
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12 Dec 2014Shipping Industry calls on Governments to address migrants at sea crisis12 December 2014 Speaking at a high level Dialogue on Protection at Sea, hosted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Geneva, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) hasMigrants & Refugees
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11 Dec 2014Human Rights Watch – Thailand: Don’t Supply Prisoners to Fishing BoatsFor Immediate Release Thailand: Don’t Supply Prisoners to Fishing Boats End Pervasive Abuse in Fishery Sector (New York, December 11, 2014) – Thailand’s military government should cancel a plan toMigrants & RefugeesSlavery at Sea