International legal responses to the flag state in breach of its duties: Possibilities for other states to take action against the flag state

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Abstract

This article examines what action can be taken against the flag state by other states when the flag state does not comply with the duty with respect to ships flying its flag. The article starts with enumerating actions stipulated in treaties as well as those taken in state practice. It then analyses legal requirements in treaty law and general international law and policy considerations for such actions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)283-315
Number of pages33
JournalNordic Journal of International Law
Volume82
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • countermeasures
  • fisheries
  • flag states
  • shipping
  • state responsibility

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Political Science and International Relations
  • Law

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