| ID | 127343 |
| Title Proper | Australia's decision to initiate whaling in the Antarctic |
| Other Title Information | winning the case versus resolving the dispute |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Scott, Shirley V |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | On May 31, 2010, Australia instituted proceedings before the International Court of Justice in the case of Whaling in the Antarctic (Australia v. Japan). Although Australian politicians had for some time threatened such a course of action, the decision to proceed with international litigation took many observers by surprise, most basically because Japan appeared to be in a strong legal position and the risks associated with the case appeared greater than Australia's prospects for success. This article examines the background to the whaling dispute and suggests two ways in which litigation in the World Court may contribute to resolution of the dispute no matter the legal outcome of the case. |
| `In' analytical Note | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol.68, No.1; February 2014: p.1-16 |
| Journal Source | Australian Journal of International Affairs Vol.68, No.1; February 2014: p.1-16 |
| Key Words | International Court of Justice ; International Whaling Commission ; Japan ; Litigation ; Southern Ocean ; Whaling ; Australia ; Antarctic ; Crisis ; Conflicts ; Peace and Strategy ; European Union - EU ; International Relations - IR ; Bilateral Relations ; UNSC |