In re Arbitration Between the Italian Republic and the Republic of India Concerning the “Enrica Lexie” Incident

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On May 21, 2020, a Tribunal established under Annex VII of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) rendered an Award regarding the 2012 Enrica Lexie incident, which involved the death of two Indian fishermen at the hands of Italian Marines. The Award is lengthy and wide-ranging, finding that: (1) Italy and India had concurrent jurisdiction over the incident; (2) the Tribunal had incidental jurisdiction to determine the immunity of the Italian Marines; (3) the Marines enjoyed immunity as state officials; but nevertheless that (4) India was entitled to compensation for the loss of life, physical harm, damage to property, and moral harm. The Award has been received more positively by Italy than India, but neither party has indicated that they intend to do anything other than comply with it.
Original languageEnglish
JournalAmerican Journal of International Law
Volume115
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)513-519
Number of pages7
ISSN0002-9300
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Publication statusPublished - 07.2021

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  • Law - United nations convention on the law of the sea, jurisdiction, incidental jurisdiction, immunity for official acts, exclusive jurisdiction of flag state

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