Historic waters in the law of the sea: a modern re-appraisal
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Main Author: Symmons, Clive Ralph (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Leiden Martinus Nijhoff Publishers 2008
Series:Publications on ocean development v. 61
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Online Access:DE-1046
DE-1047
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 305-309) and index
General issues relating to historic waters -- The types of waters to which historic claims may be made -- The regime of historic waters in the case of Bays/Coastal Archipelagoes -- Historic rights and delimitation of maritime zones -- Problems on exceptional title, 'Ancient Rights' and burden of proof -- An example from the past of an excessive claim and adverse internation reaction : the Russian Ukase of 1821 concerning water off Alaska -- Possible international origins of history claims to waters : international judicial decisions, proceedings before international tribunals and treaties -- Problems as to when and whether an alleged historic claim has been made Eo Nonine -- The international legal requirements for historic waters/bays -- Exercise of authority : the need for a formal, clear and consistent claim -- The necessity for publicity of historic claim : publication/notification of the claim to other States
The need for continuity of historic claim and for satisfaction of the time factor -- The need for effective exercise of jurisdiction -- Knowledge of, and acquiescence to, historic claims -- Vital interests ('Vital Bays') : a 'fourth' factor relevant to evidence of historic waters? -- Reliance for historic title on succession to actions and claims of a predecessor -- Problems relating to disclaimer of historic title -- Conclusions : Does the concept of historic waters have continuing relevance in contemporary internation law?
Reassesses the doctrine of historic waters in the law of the sea, particularly in the light of decisions of the International Court of Justice which have referred to the topic
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xii, 320 pages)
ISBN:9047423755
9789047423751

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