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EU: Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE): 'Crucial gaps' in the legal framework on search and rescue in the Mediterranean

08 June 2014

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"Important efforts by member states, Italy in particular, have been engaged towards saving more lives at sea. However, a number of concerns still remain including failures to cooperate, define and admit responsibility and learn lessons” from the latest tragic events, emphasises Tineke Strik (Netherlands, SOC) in her second report on the “left-to-die boat” which will be debated by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) at its next plenary session in Strasbourg (23-27 June 2014)."

See the full text: Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE): 'Crucial gaps' in the legal framework on search and rescue in the Mediterranean (link) And: Full report (pdf).

See also: Human Rights Watch: Make Saving Lives at Sea Top Priority (link)

"European Union ministers meeting in Luxembourg on June 5, 2014, should back stronger action to save migrant and refugee lives at sea. The ministers should also improve access to protection in Europe for refugees fleeing Syria and others fleeing persecution and abuse."

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