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2011

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

Environmental Law

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Prevention Of Vessel-Source Marine Pollution: A Note On The Challenges And Prospects For Chinese Practice Under International Law, Nengye Liu, Frank Maes Nov 2011

Prevention Of Vessel-Source Marine Pollution: A Note On The Challenges And Prospects For Chinese Practice Under International Law, Nengye Liu, Frank Maes

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This article examines China’s domestic legal regime for the prevention of vessel sourcepollution. It pays special attention to the recently adopted Regulation on Preventionand Control of Marine Pollution from Vessels. Potential challenges and emerging issuesthat China has to confront are addressed, including: application of the legislation todisputed sea areas between China and its neighbors, freedom of navigation in theexclusive economic zone, reduction of emission from ships, and prevention of invasivespecies from ballast water.


Environmental Implications Of The 2010 Constitution Of The Kyrgyz Republic, Michelle Mei Ling Lim Jan 2011

Environmental Implications Of The 2010 Constitution Of The Kyrgyz Republic, Michelle Mei Ling Lim

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On 7 April 2010, the Bakiyev Government of the Kyrgyz Republic was overthrown in a civil uprising. Following this, the subsequent interim government introduced the draft of a new Constitution. This draft Constitution significantly reduced the powers of the President. On 27 June 2010, this draft was approved by 90 per cent of voters in a referendum