The M/V Saiga (No. 2) case
The M/V Saiga (No. 2) case Principle: To hot pursuit, the rules of hot pursuit under Article 111 of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea must be followed. Fact: Guinea used...
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The I’m Alone (1935)
The I’m Alone (1935) Principle: Hot Pursuit must be continuous. Fact: In 1929 a Canadian registered ship named “I am alone” was smuggling into the inline sea of USA. USA naval police signal it...
Corfu Channel Case (UK and Northern Ireland v. People’s Republic of Albania) ICJ 1949
Corfu Channel Case (UK and Northern Ireland v. People’s Republic of Albania) ICJ 194 Principle: The principle of the freedom of maritime communication. An international rout must be free from any danger, and the coastal...
Mighell v. Sultan of Johore. – [1894] 1 q.b.
Mighell v. Sultan of Johore Principle: Foreign sovereign shall be treated as independent sovereign and therefore have immunity form local jurisdiction. Diplomatic immunity. Fact: The Sultan’ s sovereign status was an issue in a...
United States v. Yunis 924 F.2d 1086 (1991)
United States v. Yunis 924 F.2d 1086 (1991) Principle: Passive nationality principle; a state may assume extra-territorial jurisdiction over aliens if that person cause suffering, injury or a civil damage is its national. Fact: Mr....
Re Castioni, 1891, Queen Bench Division
Re Castioni, 1891, Queen Bench Division Principle: When the offence is political offence by its nature, the offender may not be extradited. Facts: Mr Castioni was a switch citizen. He killed a municipal councilor during...
Attorney General of the Government of Israel Vs Eichmann (1962)
Attorney General of the Government of Israel Vs Eichmann (1962) Principle: The universal principle (Jurisdiction). It recognizes that a sovereign can adopt criminal laws that apply to the person who has committed any crime...
Case Note on The Chorzow Factory (Germany v Poland, 1928)
Introduction This is a case about violation of international agreement known as “The Chorzow Factory Case”. The question before the court was whether Poland can be made liable for such violation of an international...
