The Nationality and Borders Bill
2 Small boat crossings in the English Channel
Small boat crossings in the Channel
Why have the number of Channel crossings increased?
Assisting small boats in the Channel
What happens when individuals arrive in the UK?
Current Government policy regarding small boats in the Channel
Are pushback tactics currently being used in the Channel?
Removal to safe third countries
3 Maritime enforcement and human rights
Right to Life: Duty to protect and save lives at sea
Duties on the master of a ship to assist those in distress at sea
Safety of Life at Sea: SOLAS, SAR and UNCLOS
Compatibility of a pushback policy with the right to life and international maritime law
Prohibition on collective expulsions and the need for an individualised assessment
The right to an effective remedy (Article 13 ECHR)
4 Maritime enforcement powers in the Nationality and Borders Bill
Powers in the Nationality and Borders Bill
Clause 44 and Schedule 6: Enforcement powers in relation to ships
Compliance with international law when undertaking maritime enforcement
Criminal and civil responsibility for maritime enforcement actions
The appropriateness of applying enforcement powers to dinghies and small vessels.
Power to seize and dispose of property
Practical implications of push backs
Will it ever be safe to use pushback tactics?
Safety and wellbeing concerns for border officials
Will pushback tactics deter Channel crossings?
5 Criminalisation of asylum seekers and those who help them
Changes to the offence of illegal entry
Article 31 of the Refugee Convention
Implications of proposed changes
7 Immigration Detention and Bail
Clause 47 and Immigration Bail
Appendix 2: Analysis of survey responses
Conclusions and recommendations
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament
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