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Universal human rights are protected in international law, but their effective enforcement is not universal. 

We believe that changing law and policy where necessary is a step towards preventing and ending human rights abuses at sea. 

Our law and policy programme works with States and policymakers to create, develop, and strengthen law and policy.

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How are we helping?

We draft legislation and advocate for its implementation at national and international level. 

We work with States to strengthen seafarer welfare provisions. 

We work with national and international bodies to develop and strengthen the policy. 

We support the development of new case law.

 

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Legal and Policy Matters Arising from the Increased Criminalisation of Civil Society SAR Activities in the Mediterranean

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Sustainable Development Goals

Our Law Reform and Policy programme protects fundamental freedoms in accordance with national and international law and enhances policy coherence for sustainable development.

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SDG 16
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SDG 17

 

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