Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea: An Endeavor to Connect Law of the Sea and International Human Rights Law. (27th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Klein, Natalie
• Is Part Of: Ocean development and international law. Volume 53:Number 2/3(2022)
• Page Start: 232
• Page End: 268
• Publication Date: 2022-10-27
• Subjects: coastal state jurisdiction -- extraterritorial jurisdiction -- human rights at sea -- human rights law -- informal lawmaking -- law of the sea; Law of the sea -- Periodicals; Marine resources conservation -- Law and legislation -- Periodicals; 341.45
• DOI: 10.1080/00908320.2022.2112000
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0090-8320

Abstract

Abstract: The Geneva Declaration on Human Rights at Sea was officially launched on 1 March 2022. The document was produced by the nongovernmental organization Human Rights at Sea, and responds to an undoubted need to prevent human rights violations at sea and to provide redress to victims of such abuses. Connecting the international human rights regime with the law of the sea has been one of many challenges to respond to this issue. This article explores the content of the Geneva Declaration and its alignment with existing law of the sea. Beyond the jurisdictional complexities presented, it is important to consider how this informal instrument holds relevance for international lawmaking. While there are obstacles, the Geneva Declaration creates a needed opportunity to bring attention to and clarity around the legal protections of human rights at sea.