Revisiting the International Court of Justice’s Treatment of Non-Geographical Factors in Maritime Delimitation Cases: Somalia v Kenya as a Magnifying Glass
Introduction In contentious maritime disputes, the International Court of Justice uses a ‘three-stage’ approach to delineate maritime boundaries. This comprises (a) the drawing of a provisional equidistance line; (b) a consideration of ‘relevant circumstances’ which call for the adjustment of this line to achieve an equitable result; and (c) the establishment of a disproportionality test […]