Przeciwdziałanie nielegalnej imigracji drogą morską do UE. Źródła i potencjalne formy reakcji
Working against illegal immigration to UE by sea. Sources and potential types of reaction

Summary/Abstract: The scale of the migratory pressure and its sources preclude creation and application of processes aimed at reducing primary sources of migration as principal method. To solve this problem, it is necessary to take measures to eradicate illegal immigration. A special importance should be attached to the issue of fighting migration in sea basins. It is essential to separate the issue of limiting the possibility of trafficking people by sea from the issue of saving lives at sea, especially when the noble idea has become an instrument in the hands of smugglers and illegal immigrants. Rescue practice should also not exempt from the obligation to assess the appropriateness of taking such action and to apply any legal consequences arising from an unfounded call or demands for help. It is therefore justified to skillfully apply the terms ‘immigrant trafficking’ and ‘illegal entry’ with regard to migrants with all the consequences created by Palermo Protocol. It is also important to consider ceding to the EU force the right to control sea basins of the Member States (abandonment of the flag State status in relation to illegal migrant trafficking) and to ensure full compliance with the SOLAS Convention with regard to the right of visit and the right to escort the vessel back to its port of origin.

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