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Rome Convention 1988 - extension to Jersey

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A decision made (29.06.07) to extend the Rome Convention 1988 to Jersey.

 

 

Subject:

The Rome Convention 1988

Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, Rome 1988

Decision Reference:

MD-C-2007-0038

Exempt clause(s):

no

Type of Report:

(oral or written)

No

Person Giving Report (if oral):

 

Telephone or

e-mail Meeting?

 

Report

File ref:

Int. C104

Written report – Title

 

Written report – Author

(name and job title)

 

Decision(s): The Chief Minister has decided that a request shall be forwarded to the UK government to ask that the Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation, Rome 1988, should be extended to Jersey.

Reason(s) for decision:

The Rome Convention1988 was ratified by the UK on 3rd May 1991, but has not been extended to Jersey.

The Convention aims to tackle the world-wide escalation of terrorism, by developing international cooperation and adopting practical and effective measures for the prevention of all unlawful acts against the safety of maritime navigation, and the prosecution and punishment of their perpetrators. The Convention applies in international waters and where an offender is found in a contracting state.

The Maritime Security (Jersey) Order 1996 extends the Part 2 of the UK Aviation and Maritime Security Act 1990 to Jersey. Part 2 of this Act gives effect to the Rome Convention and Rome Protocol and enables Jersey to fulfil the legal obligations of the Convention.

The States are committed to compliance with relevant and reasonable international treaties, and where possible to meet international standards through the extension of international conventions. The Chief Minister is responsible for the conduct of Jersey’s external relations in this regard.

Extension of ratification to Jersey may advance the Island’s international identity. Ratification would also provide evidence to support the reputation of Jersey as a responsible and cooperative administration in view of the forthcoming assessment by the IMF.

There are no manpower or resource implications arising.

Action required:

· Copy decision to the States Greffe

· Chief Minister’s Department to prepare a draft letter for transmission through the official channel to request that ratification of the Rome Convention 1988 is extended to Jersey

Signature:

Chief Minister

Date of Decision:

 

 

 

 

 

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