Italy's attempt to restrict search and rescue, in line with EU legal frameworks?
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March 2023
Italy's attempt to restrict search and rescue, in line with EU legal frameworks?
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Summary
This note aims to first outline the new regulatory framework applicable for NGO vessels carrying out search and rescue operations at Sea, by the Italian authorities, secondly look at violations of EU law, and third, it provides concrete recommendations.
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Italy's attempt to restrict search and rescue, in line with EU legal frameworks?
Document source
Date
March 2023
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Profile
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Italy
Keywords
Migrants
National law
Refugee status determination (RSD) / Asylum procedures
Rescue at sea / Interception at sea
Protected persons
Asylum-seekers
Comments:
This note is drafted by the ASGI, with support of DRC Italy.
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