ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Matilde Rocca

Matilde Rocca is a PhD candidate at the University of Padua. Her doctoral thesis focuses on non-state actors, migration and the law of the sea.
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POSTS BY Matilde Rocca

24 August 2022

Matilde Rocca

NGOs in distress

During the summer of 2020, two ships operated by the non-governmental organization Sea Watch reached Italian shores after rescuing migrants in distress at sea. Upon arrival, both ships were detained at two Sicilian ports. Sea Watch brought two legal actions for the annulment of the detention measures. On 1 August 2022, the CJEU delivered its judgement on the case. Continue reading >>