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Dispute settlement and the Law of the Sea: The UN Convention regime

Author
Brown E.
Journal/Series
Marine Policy | Vol. 21(1); 17 - 43; 27 p.
Date
1997
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-060032)
Publisher | Place of publication
Elsevier Science Ltd. | Exeter, UK
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Sea
Keyword
Dispute settlement Marine resources management
Abstract

Following the election of members of the new International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in August 1996, this article outlines the provision made for the settlement of disputes under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and related instruments against the background of the earlier regime of dispute settlement under international law. It goes on to review the progress made in bringing the new system into operation and to evaluate the contribution which it is likely to make

Other references

Treaty

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay |

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)