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Detention of EU citizens in India

Summary

The European Parliament calls for the protection of EU citizens detained in India, specifically regarding maritime security personnel and Italian marines.
10 21.01.2016
Other
human rights
diplomatic relations
public administration
international relations
maritime and inland waterway transport

Key points

  • The European Parliament expresses deep concern regarding the detention of EU citizens, including Estonian, British, and Italian nationals, in India.
  • The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding rights such as protection against arbitrary detention and the right to a fair trial.
  • The crew of the MV Seaman Guard Ohio was sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment in early 2016.
  • There is a significant legal dispute regarding whether maritime incidents occur in international waters or within India's exclusive economic zone.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation of EU citizens under detention in India, notably Italian, Estonian and UK citizens MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU citizens under detention in India, notably Italian, Estonian and UK citizens MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU citizens under detention in India, notably Italian, Estonian and UK citizens MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU citizens under detention in India, notably Italian, Estonian and UK citizens MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU citizens under detention in India, notably Italian, Estonian and UK citizens MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU citizens under detention in India, notably Italian, Estonian and UK citizens MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on EU citizens under detention in India, notably Italian, Estonian and UK citizens JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Estonian and UK seamen under detention in India EU citizens under detention in India, notably Estonian and UK seamen
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