Search results for: “piracy issues”
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Piracy Issues
Piracy in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Piracy: On April 20, 2013, Andrew J. Shapiro, Assistant U.S. Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs, testified before the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and in this world legal […]
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Piracy Prosecutions Issues
Piracy U.S. Prosecutions in 2013 (Continuation) United States views on international law [1] in relation to Piracy U.S. Prosecutions: 1. Piracy and the Charming Betsy Canon Section 1651 criminalizes “the crime of piracy as defined by the law of nations.” Correspondence between […]
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International Jurisdiction Issues
International Jurisdiction Issues Principles of Jurisdiction The concept of jurisdiction refers to the power of a State to prescribe and enforce criminal and regulatory laws and is ordinarily based on the territorial principle, under which a State has jurisdiction over activities within its territory. Some states also claim jurisdiction over activities outside their territory which…
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International Jurisdiction Issues
International Jurisdiction Issues Principles of Jurisdiction The concept of jurisdiction refers to the power of a State to prescribe and enforce criminal and regulatory laws and is ordinarily based on the territorial principle, under which a State has jurisdiction over activities within its territory. Some states also claim jurisdiction over activities outside their territory which…
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International criminal law: Terrorism and Piracy
International Criminal Law : Terrorism and Piracy 1. Major Treaties and Documents United Nations, International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings , U.N. Doc. A/52/653 (25 November 1997; not in force yet) Canada’s Department of International Trade and Foreign Affairs has collected several older Treaties at its site on terrorism at https://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/english/foreignp/treaties-e.htm-what follows is…
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International Sanctions
Cross References of Sanctions, Export Controls, International Restrictions in International Law United Nations resolution condemning Iran-supported plot against Saudi ambassador, information on International Criminal Law in this legal Encyclopedia.B.1.b. Designation of Foreign Terrorist […]
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International Sanctions
Cross References of Sanctions, Export Controls, International Restrictions in International Law United Nations resolution condemning Iran-supported plot against Saudi ambassador, information on International Criminal Law in this legal Encyclopedia.B.1.b. Designation of Foreign Terrorist […]
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Data Protection
Governments and regulators around the world are considering a number of legislative and regulatory proposals concerning data protection. In addition, the interpretation and application of consumer and data protection laws or regulations in the United States, Europe and elsewhere are often […]
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Data Protection
Governments and regulators around the world are considering a number of legislative and regulatory proposals concerning data protection. In addition, the interpretation and application of consumer and data protection laws or regulations in the United States, Europe and elsewhere are often […]
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Maritime Law
Introduction to Maritime Law Maritime Law, branch of law relating to commerce and navigation on the high seas and on other navigable waters. Specifically, the term refers to the body of customs, legislation, international treaties, and court decisions pertaining to ownership and operation […]