Weapons of Mass Destruction Counterproliferation : Legal Issues for Ships and Aircraft.

Provides an overview of the international law of the sea and other agreements as they relate to the permissible range of methods for interdicting weapons of mass destruction-related contraband. Outlines the basic concepts of jurisdiction in international law, and describes concepts central to the la...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2003.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Provides an overview of the international law of the sea and other agreements as they relate to the permissible range of methods for interdicting weapons of mass destruction-related contraband. Outlines the basic concepts of jurisdiction in international law, and describes concepts central to the law of the sea. Addresses enforcement options available to Governments during times of war, peace, or "quasi war".
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