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Abstract
This paper attempts to outline the rules and principles of international space law governing criminal activity in outer space or on board a space object. The relevant issues concern mainly the exercise of criminal jurisdiction, including extradition, and the disciplinary authority on board a space object. First, we examine the pertinent rules of general international law. Then, we analyse the applicable provisions of general space law, namely the Outer Space Treaty and the Moon Agreement, as well as the special rules on the International Space Station. Subsequently, we attempt to propose solutions to the main future challenges in international space law, which regard criminal behaviour on board aerospace vehicles, aboard private space stations, and issues regarding interplanetary missions and human settlements on celestial bodies.
European Journal of Law Reform |
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Article | Criminal Issues in International Space Law |
Keywords | space law, criminal law, international law, jurisdiction, space exploration |
Authors | Michael Chatzipanagiotis |
DOI | 10.5553/EJLR/138723702016018001007 |
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