Responses to Sea Migration and the Rule of Law

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Katia Bianchini (Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology, Germany)

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English

Hart Publishing
26 February 2026

International law of territory & statehood; International human rights law; Immigration law

Series: Studies in International Law

In the current debates on sea migration there is a dearth of works drawing on the rule of law. This important book addresses this failing.

Considering the question from that conceptual framework, it is able to broaden the sometimes fragmented and incomplete perspective of existing scholarship. The book takes as its central case study the experience of Italy, exploring the legal issues at play there and its institutional practices and policies. From here its focus broadens out to the wider EU experience, looking in particular at those problems common to southern EU states, such as failures and delays in assisting migrants in distress at sea and contested legal grounds and practices concerning interceptions at sea. It combines both legal and empirical data, charting both the black letter law and how it operates in practice.

In a field as complex as this, this clarity is key; it allows lawyers, political scientists and policymakers to truly engage with the challenges sea migration poses today.

By: Katia Bianchini (Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology Germany)
Imprint: Hart Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 400g
ISBN: 9781509978526
ISBN 10: 1509978526
Series: Studies in International Law
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 26 February 2026
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part 1 1. Introduction and Scope of the Book 2. The Rule of Law as a Critical Lens 3. International and EU Legal Frameworks Relevant to Sea Migration Part 2 4. Failures and Delays in Assisting Migrants in Distress at Sea 5. Contested Legal Grounds and Practices Concerning Interceptions at Sea 6. Legal Provisions, Policies, and Case Law on NGOs Engaged in Search and Rescue Activities Part 3 7. Final Reflections List of Interviews List of NGOs Engaged in Search and Rescues in the Mediterranean Glossary Bibliography

Katia Bianchini is a Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology, Germany.

Reviews for Responses to Sea Migration and the Rule of Law

By incorporating diverse perspectives, from NGOs to legal experts, Bianchini’s analysis is grounded in real-world relevance, making this book a vital resource for scholars, legal practitioners, and policymakers. * International Journal of Refugee Law *