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Piracy Prosecutions In National Courts, Maggie Gardner Aug 2017

Piracy Prosecutions In National Courts, Maggie Gardner

Maggie Gardner

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 …


Book Review Of The Law And Practice Of Piracy At Sea: European And International Perspectives, Chris Rahman Dec 2013

Book Review Of The Law And Practice Of Piracy At Sea: European And International Perspectives, Chris Rahman

Chris Rahman

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Indonesia As An Archipelago: Managing Islands, Managing The Seas, Robert Cribb, Michele Ford Dec 2008

Indonesia As An Archipelago: Managing Islands, Managing The Seas, Robert Cribb, Michele Ford

Robert Cribb

Indonesia's archipelagic character shapes its identity.