The Delimitation of the Continental Shelf between Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands

Arguing Law, Practicing Politics?

Alex G Oude Elferink author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:9th Jan '14

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This book analyses the negotiations between Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands concerning the delimitation of their continental shelf.

This analysis of the negotiations between Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands concerning the delimitation of their continental shelf in the North Sea uses relevant government archives to provide insights into the legal and political considerations which feed into policy formulation and negotiations.Alex G. Oude Elferink's detailed analysis of the negotiations between Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands concerning the delimitation of their continental shelf in the North Sea makes use of the full range of government archives in these three States. He looks at the role of international law in policy formulation and negotiations, and explores the legal context, political considerations and, in particular, oil interests which fed into these processes. He also explains why the parties decided to submit their disputes to the International Court of Justice and looks at the preparation of their pleadings and litigation strategy before the Court. The analysis shows how Denmark and The Netherlands were able to avoid the full impact of the implications of the Court's judgment by sidestepping legal arguments and insisting instead on political considerations.

'This is an impressive piece of research … The book is highly recommended for all who are interested in international negotiation and the politics and practice of international litigation. It is well edited, well illustrated and well indexed.' Michael Wood, Netherlands International Law Review

ISBN: 9781107041462

Dimensions: 235mm x 158mm x 32mm

Weight: 870g

531 pages