I’m astonished at Wayne Andrews’ idea that the RNLI should assess someone’s legal status before rescuing them!
From: David Goodenough, The Green, Bodiam
I read with astonishment the letter from Wayne Andrews in the Observer. He maintains that the RNLI should not assist migrants as their activity is illegal, and the decision to do so is political.
The RNLI exist only to prevent loss of life at sea.
It is not for them to decide who is entitled to be saved.