12.02.09
International law successful in Antarctica
This week is the 50th anniversary of the Antarctic Treaty which originally had 12 countries agree that Antarctica (land and sea) should only be used for peaceful purposes and science. Since 1959 a further 35 countries have signed the treaty. It is seen as a success for International law showing that international co-operation is always possible when the cause is important. However, not all countries of the world are signatories.
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