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Practice question: Universality Principle

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Practice question

Explain why universal piracy jurisdiction does not make an inadequately grounded seizure consequence-free. Apply Article106.

Legal references

  • UNCLOS Articles101–103,106: https://www.un.org/depts/los/convention_agreements/texts/unclos/part7.htm
  • UN maritime-piracy circular explaining Article106: https://www.un.org/depts/los/piracy/circular_letter_3180.pdf
  • RA9851 Section17: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2009/ra_9851_2009.html Final two paragraphs.

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