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The “Area” you are referring to is the deep seabed beyond national jurisdiction, also known as the international seabed area. The regulations governing prospecting and exploration for polymetallic nodules in the Area are set forth
Agreement for the Implementation of the Provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory
The Agreement relating to the implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) of 10 December 1982 is commonly referred to as the “Implementation Agreement.” It is
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The basic principles and guidelines on the right to a remedy and reparation for victims of gross violations of international human rights law and serious violations of international humanitarian law are important tools for ensuring
The Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples is a significant United Nations (UN) resolution adopted by the General Assembly on December 14, 1960. It is also known as UN General
Dealing with communications relating to violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms typically involves several steps. The following procedure provides a general framework for addressing such communications:1. Receiving the Communication: Establish a designated channel or
The Committee against Torture (CAT) is a body of independent experts that monitors the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The convention is an
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) was an international tribunal established by the United Nations Security Council to prosecute individuals responsible for the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. The genocide claimed the lives of approximately
