Vande Matram!
These are some one-liner notes on Public International
Law. Read them carefully and note them for your knowledge.
Short Q and A on Public International Law: Part 13
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When passage is innocent?
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Passage is declared to be innocent so long as it is not
prejudicial to the peace, good order or security of the coastal State. Such
passage shall take place in conformity with this Convention and with other
rules of international law. (Article 19 of UNCLOS III)
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What is Article 17 of UNCLOS III?
o
Article 17 of UNCLOS III reads ‘Subject to this Convention, ships
of all States, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent
passage through the territorial sea.’
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What are the prerequisites of innocent passage?
o
The very term “innocent passage” implies two prerequisites for its
exercise:
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(a) that passage be “innocent,” i.e., not of such a nature as to
affect the security or welfare of the coastal state; and
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(b) that “passage” only may be exercised, to the exclusion of such
acts as “hovering” or anchoring in the territorial seas.
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How many members are there in Security-Council of UN?
o
There are in all 15 members in Security-Council of UN: 5 permanent
and 10 non-permanent.
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Who are the permanent members of Security-Council of UN?
o
5 permanent members of Security-Council of UN are People’s
Republic of China, Russian Federation, France, United Kingdom and United States
of America.
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How non-permanent members are appointed in Security-Council of UN?
o
Non-permanent members are
appointed by election at UN General Assembly.
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What is the term of non-permanent members of Security-Council of
UN?
o
2 years.
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Why are non-permanent members of Security-Council of UN chosen?
o
The nonpermanent members are generally chosen to achieve equitable
representation among geographic regions.
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What is the bifurcation of non-permanent members of Security-Council
of UN chosen?
o
Five members coming from Africa or Asia, one from eastern Europe,
two from Latin America, and two from western Europe or other areas.
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Does all the non permanent members elected at same time?
o
No, each year General Assembly elects 5 members and they continue
their term for 2 years and previous 5 members retire from their term at
Security Council.
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Where is each member of Security Council represented?
o
As Security Council has to work continuously, its each member is
represented all time at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
·
Why are People’s Republic of China, Russian Federation, France,
United Kingdom and United States of America permanent members of Security
Council?
o
Because at the end of World War II these 5 nations reflected the
power structure that existed at the end of World War II, when much of the world
was under colonial rule.
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What is G-4countries?
o
G-4 countries are Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan who were
important non-permanent members of Security Council and they centered working
of Security Council in more transparent way. They are having special status at
Security Council.
·
Who can bring dispute to Security Council?
o
Any State across the globe though it is non member of United
Nations can bring dispute to Security Council.
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