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London Complies with Law of the Sea Measures
UK pledges to follow international law of the sea rulings as it shields British firms from Argentine sanctions.
In brief
UK pledges to follow international law of the sea rulings as it shields British firms from Argentine sanctions. The UK will abide by any provisional measures from the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to protect British companies from Argentine sanctions. Originally reported by MercoPress.
UK Complies with Law of the Sea
The UK says it will abide by any provisional measures ordered by the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.
“The UK's established position is that provisional measures ordered under the applicable international legal framework are binding on the parties, and that the UK complies with its international obligations”
Argentina Requests Tribunal Action
Argentina asked the tribunal to halt the Sea Lion oil project in Falklands waters to preserve sovereign rights.
“preserve argentina's sovereign rights over its continental shelf”
UK Shields Companies from Sanctions
London will use its Protection of Trading Interests law to shield British firms from Argentine sanctions.
“This makes it clear in no uncertain terms that this government will act where argentina seeks to impede lawful uk commercial activity”
UK Rejects Political Red Notices
The UK asked Interpol to reject Argentine red notices against Sea Lion individuals as politically motivated.
“politically motivated”
Argentina's Legal Claims
Argentina argues unilateral exploitation violates UN General Assembly resolutions 2065 and 31/49.
“unilateral exploitation contravenes un general assembly resolutions 2065 and 31/49”
Falklands Status
The Falklands remain a British overseas territory with 99.8% of voters supporting retention of status in a 2013 referendum.
“99.8% of voters chose to retain the status of a british overseas territory”
What matters most
The UK will abide by any provisional measures from the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to protect British companies from Argentine sanctions.
