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Bill: Law of the Sea
Details
Submitted by[?]: Txurruka/Aperribai/Mayoz's OPX
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: November 2095
Description[?]:
To reaffirm our commitment to sign this treaty ASAP. The Law of the Sea Signatory nations pledge to respect the following guidelines: * Absolute jurisdiction (Exclusive Economic Zone) of 100km from the shore, where this zone does not overlap with that of another country. * Transient jurisdiction (Transit and Harvesting Zone) of 500km from the shore, where this zone does not overlap with that of another country. * Where zones meet or overlap, the border shall be set at the median (halfway) line between land masses. For neighbouring countries, sea borders should extend perpendicular to the coast. * Prior claims and disputes to be determined by the World Court. * A requirement that internal laws be amended to reflect the agreed-upon rules. |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 01:52:24, August 14, 2005 CET | From | Txurruka/Aperribai/Mayoz's OPX | To | Debating the Law of the Sea |
Message | It was passed in the 60s but Id thought Id make sure we all support it still. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | ||||
yes |
Total Seats: 262 | ||||
no | Total Seats: 0 | ||||
abstain |
Total Seats: 158 |
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