Original scientific paper

TERRITORIAL SOVEREIGNTY OF STATES

Vladimir-Đuro Degan ; Faculty of Law, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia

Abstract

Different parts of State territory on land, sea and in the airspace are explained first. The concept of territorial sovereignty is envisaged through principles of its all-inclusiveness and its exclusivity, subject to many exceptions and restrictions imposed either by rules of general international law or by specific treaty obligations that can be assumed by a State. The concept of State servitudes was not assimilated in the practice of international courts and tribunals. Besides, it can be the cause of some misconceptions and confusion in public international law. Within the explanation of territorial boundaries are discussed the so-called natural boundaries such as boundary rivers and lakes and mountain boundaries, as well as the artificial boundaries. Follow explanation of the principle of uti possidetis, of procedures of fixing boundaries and of special legal scope of boundary treaties in international law.

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Hrčak ID:

33562

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/33562

Publication date:

3.3.1998.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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