Noise pollution and detaining captured persons at sea
Nixon, S.; Milner, R.
Journal of the Royal Naval Medical Service 100(2): 202-204
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-9033 PMID: 25335317 Document Number: 672655
During the course of military operations, the UK Armed Forces may have to capture and detain individuals. International law sets down a framework for the minimum basic standards that are applicable in these circumstances, and it is the responsibility of the UK Armed Forces to understand and implement these. This case review looks at a specific example of this issue related to noise pollution and appropriate detention facilities during anti-piracy operations, and how a flexible approach combined with good understanding of the regulations ensured compliance with these basic standards.