When Private Vessels Rescue Migrants and Refugees: A Mapping of Legal Considerations

BIICL is delighted to launch a new report entitled: When Private Vessels Rescue Migrants and Refugees: A Mapping of Legal Considerations.

The report, which is the main output of a Mirpuri Foundation funded research project, explores the law around search and rescue particularly from the perspective of private vessels. The report is organised as follows:

• Setting the context
• The Obligation to Rescue
• Human Rights Responsibilities
• Commercial Implications
• Recommendations