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Papastavridis, Efthymios,

The interception of vessels on the high seas : contemporary challenges to the legal order of the oceans / Efthymios Papastavridis. - xxxiii, 367 pages ; 24 cm. - Studies in international law ; v. 43 . - Studies in international law (Oxford, England) ; v. 43. .

Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University College London, 2009.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 315-343) and index.

Content:

The theoretical framework of the right of visit on the high seas: Mare Liberum v Mare Clausum;
Revisited the law of maritime interception on the high seas;
Interception on the high seas in the context of peace and security: the right of visit in cases of armed conflict and Security Council's action;
Contemporary challenges to the international peace and security: international terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction;
Maritime interception to safeguard the fundamental freedoms of the high seas;
Interception on the high seas to counter drug trafficking;
Interception on the high seas and human beings


ISBN: 9781849466646 184946183X (hardback)

LCCN: 2013417232

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB2B5275 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016211058 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Search, Right of.
Freedom of the seas.
Seizure of vessels and cargoes.

LC Class. No.: KZ6578 / .P37 2013

Dewey Class. No.: 341.45 PAP