The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) will address Argentina's request to halt the development of the Sea Lion project in the northern Malvinas on November 10 and 11. This trial follows Argentina's request for provisional measures against the United Kingdom to prevent the exploitation of hydrocarbon resources from the Sea Lion project.
Details of the Trial Session
The President of ITLOS, Judge Maurice K. Kamga, has set November 10 and 11 as the dates for the session. This session will take place in the main courtroom of ITLOS and is open to the public. Additionally, the session will be broadcast live on the court's website, and the detailed schedule will also be posted on this website.
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Argentina submitted its request on October 13 under Article 290(5) of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This request is in line with disputes related to the exploitation of hydrocarbon resources in the southwestern Atlantic. Argentina also initiated arbitration proceedings against the United Kingdom under Annex VII of the Convention on September 28.
Argentina's Demands and Their Implications
Argentina has asked the court to compel the United Kingdom to prevent the commencement or continuation of hydrocarbon exploitation in the continental shelf north of the Malvinas by the Sea Lion project. Another request from Argentina is for the United Kingdom to refrain from using information obtained in disputed areas to the detriment of Argentina's rights and to prevent this country from obstructing its marine environmental obligations under Articles 192 and 194 of UNCLOS.
Furthermore, Argentina has requested that the United Kingdom take no further actions that could escalate disputes, including issuing new permits for the exploitation of resources in the disputed continental shelf.
The British government announced in October that it would use the Trade Protection Act to safeguard British businesses and individuals against Argentine domestic actions targeting lawful economic activities related to the Falkland Islands. The government intends to pass secondary legislation before the end of the year.
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