Making the Law of the Sea: A Study in the Development of International Law
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The law of the sea is an important area of
international law which must be able to adapt to the changing needs of the
international community. Making the Law of the Sea examines how various
international organisations have contributed to the development of this law and
what kinds of instruments and law-making techniques have been used. Each chapter
considers a different international institution - including the International
Maritime Organization and the United Nations - and analyses its functions and
powers. Important questions are posed about the law-making process, including
what actors are involved and what procedures are followed. Potential problems
for the development of the law of the sea are considered and solutions are
proposed. In particular, James Harrison explores and evaluates the current
methods employed by international institutions to coordinate their law-making
activities in order to overcome fragmentation of the law-making
process.
