Drug trafficking by sea: The 1988 United Nations convention against illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances

This paper examines the background to and nature of the central provisions of the 1988 UN Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances designed to promote and facilitate the interdiction of drug shipments by sea. The drafting history of Article 17 of that Conventi...

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Published in:Marine policy 1991-05, Vol.15 (3), p.183-192
Main Author: Gilmore, William C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Drug traffic
Drug trafficking
International aspects
Law enforcement
Law of the sea conference, 1973-82
Maritime law
Narcotics
Sea transport
Treaties
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Summary:This paper examines the background to and nature of the central provisions of the 1988 UN Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances designed to promote and facilitate the interdiction of drug shipments by sea. The drafting history of Article 17 of that Convention also throws light on continuing differences of view among States as to the jurdical nature of the Exclusive Economic Zone and the powers of coastal States within adjacent contiguous zones.
ISSN:0308-597X
1872-9460
DOI:10.1016/0308-597X(91)90061-F