RT journal article
T1 Human Rights implications of the European Union Migration and Asylum Pact in Search and Rescue Operations
T2 Implicaciones para los Derechos Humanos del Pacto de Migración y Asilo de la Unión Europea en las operaciones de búsqueda y rescate
A1 Vella de Fremeaux, Patricia
A1 Attard, Felicity
K1 EU Migration and Asylum Pact
K1 Human Rights
K1 Search and Rescue
K1 Human element
K1 Pacto de Migración y Asilo
K1 Derechos Humanos
K1 Búsqueda y Rescate
AB This article focuses on the legal aspects of the search and rescue considerations inthe European Union Migration and Asylum Pact. It provides a considered overview of the core instruments making up the European Union Migration and Asylum Pact and considers how these relateto each other and interact with one another. Particular attention is given to the evaluation of thehuman element in the light of the difficulties surrounding disembarkations following rescue at sea.Building on this legal analysis, the article also highlights the persistent tensions between State sovereignty and the obligation to uphold and respect the principles of international law. The evolvingnature of irregular migration places further pressure on legislative frameworks. The authors also reflect on efforts hat aim to operationalize solidarity, while noting that implementation must not comeat the cost of weakening obligations under international refugee and human rights law. The authorsconclude that, although the Pact represents a positive step in the progressive development of thelaw in this area, considering the significant efforts made to address migration through cooperationand development, a number of legal and practical challenges remain, which could endanger fundamental human rights protections, therefore continuous monitoring and evaluation is paramount.
PB Editorial UCA
SN 2341-0868
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/37573
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/37573
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 10-may-2026