in addition to refugees rescued at sea by ships flying the Danish flag. 2. The refugee situation had deteriorated in many parts of the world, and some States continued to 'pursue more restrictive policies with regai^d to both the admission of asyliun-seekers and the finding of durable solutions. The protection and treatment of refugees had also deteriorated and there had been some alarming.examples of violation of the principle of non-refoulement. His Government wished to-emphasize the obligation of States scrupously'-:-ÍQ....observe the legal standards a,nd hvim.anitarian principles which the international community had adopted for the'protection of refugees. It welcomed those new States which had become parties to the 1951 Convention and its Protocol since the last session of the Executive Committee, and invited States that were not yet parties to accede to the Convention, 3. A new Aliens Act had recently entered into force in his country which considerably improved the legal position of refugees and afforded them much wider protection than was provided for in articles 32 and 33 cf the Convention, As a new legal guarantee, a special Refugee Board of Appeal, presided over by a judge, had been established, two of its seven members being nominated by the Danish Refugee Council in close co-operation with ГОШСЕ, 4. The problem of the rescue of asylum-seekers in distress at sea continued to give rise to serious concern. It appeared that fewer Indo-Chinese refugees were being rescued, because fewer ships were stopping to rescue them. His Government hoped that many States would be willing, at least for a trial period, to participate with a fixed number of places in the proposed scheme offering resettlement for those rescued at sea, vrhich would not only benefit that group of highly vulnerable refugees but also contribute to more equitable international burden-sharing. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a specific aspect of international relations, focusing on the protection and treatment of refugees, as well as the international community's response to their situation. The language used is formal and official, suggesting that it may be a statement or report from a government or international organization. The text mentions specific policies and agreements, such as the 1951 Convention, and highlights the need for cooperation and burden-sharing among countries.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief