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Practice question: Archipelagic Doctrine and Baselines (U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea [UNCLOS], Arts. 46–50; RA 9522)

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A baseline coordinate list identifies latitude and longitude but omits the geodetic datum. The government keeps the list secret and files no copy with the UN Secretary-General. Identify the Article 47 requirements implicated.

Legal references

  • UNCLOS, Part IV, Articles 46–50: https://www.un.org/depts/los/convention_agreements/texts/unclos/part4.htm; Article 47(8)–(9).

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