The outer limits of the continental shelf under customary international law
Abstract: "'Seldom has an apparent major change in international law been accomplished by peaceful means more rapidly and amidst more general acquiescence and approval,' Lauterpacht observed of continental shelf claims nearly seventy years ago. When considered today, this observation...
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Veröffentlicht in: | American journal of international law |
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Sprache: | eng |
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October 2017
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Zusammenfassung: | Abstract: "'Seldom has an apparent major change in international law been accomplished by peaceful means more rapidly and amidst more general acquiescence and approval,' Lauterpacht observed of continental shelf claims nearly seventy years ago. When considered today, this observation merits a caveat, as the question of how far the continental shelf extends into the sea is not yet fully settled. This article explores the customary international law applicable for determining continental shelf limits and also examines the legal procedures used by states to gain international acceptance of those limits." (Seite 827) |
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ISSN: | 0002-9300 |