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Antarctica Act 1960.

Country/Territory
New Zealand
Document type
Legislation
Date
1960 (1970)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to confer jurisdiction on the Courts of New Zealand to deal with crimes committed in the Ross Dependency and certain other parts of Antarctica, and to restrict the jurisdiction of the Courts in respect of acts or omissions in Antarctica of certain nationals of other countries.
Subject
Fisheries, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Marine fisheries Protected fishing area Fishery management and conservation Offences/penalties Marine area Protected area Management/conservation International agreement-implementation International agreement-text
Geographical area
Oceania
Abstract

This Act defines the jurisdiction of Courts of New Zealand to deal with crimes committed in the Ross Dependency and other specified parts of Antarctica. It restricts the jurisdiction of the Courts in respect of acts or omissions in Antarctica of persons who are a national of other Contracting Parties to the Antarctic Treaty (attached). Furthermore it confers power on the Governor-General may from time to time, by Order in Council, make regulations for the purpose of giving effect to the agreed m

Full text
English