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Piracy Prosecutions In National Courts, Maggie Gardner
Piracy Prosecutions In National Courts, Maggie Gardner
Cornell Law Faculty Publications
At least for the time being, the international community must rely on national courts to prosecute modern-day pirates. The first wave of domestic piracy prosecutions suggests, however, that domestic courts have yet to achieve the necessary consistency and expertise in resolving key questions of international law in these cases. This article evaluates how courts trying modern-day pirates have addressed common questions of international law regarding the exercise of universal jurisdiction, the elements of the crime of piracy, and the principle of nullum crimen sine lege. In doing so, it evaluates five decisions issued in 2010 by courts in Kenya, the …
Implications Of The Unclos Definition Of Piracy On Seychelles Prosecutions Specifically Addressing The Incorporation Of The Definition Of Piracy In Article 101 Of Unclos And The Implications For Seychelles Piracy Prosecutions, Randall Christopher Bray
Implications Of The Unclos Definition Of Piracy On Seychelles Prosecutions Specifically Addressing The Incorporation Of The Definition Of Piracy In Article 101 Of Unclos And The Implications For Seychelles Piracy Prosecutions, Randall Christopher Bray
War Crimes Memoranda
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