The Italian exclusive economic zone
‘Che vi sia, ciascun lo dice; dove sia, nessun lo sa’ (Metastasio, Demetrio, act II, scene III, 1731) 1. A step forward? It seems that, as a consequence of Law No 91 of 14 July 2021,[1] the process towards the establishment of an Italian exclusive economic zone[2] has taken a step forward. If it...
The role of experts before the International Court of Justice: The Whaling in the Antarctic case / Zoom In
Between law and science: Some considerations inspired by the Whaling in the Antarctic judgment
1. An attitude of reluctance The judgment rendered on 31 March 2014 by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Whaling in the Antarctic case (Australia v Japan; New Zealand intervening)[1] raises the issue of scientific or technical matters in the proceedings before the ICJ. Usually guidance on such issues is given by experts....
