Abstract
This chapter presents complicated questions surrounding the legal system and functioning of the International Whaling Commission (IWC or the Commission). The International Whaling Commission is an example of divisive interests of States and, to a certain extent, it is a forum characterised by the lack of spirit of co-operation. In fact, almost all aspects of the functioning of the IWC cause disagreement and criticism. The chapter discusses certain issues such as commercial whaling, indigenous whaling, scientific whaling, and a moratorium on whaling resulted in contentious issues within the Commission, to which as yet, no solution has been found. The IWC has a number of weaknesses which either derive from the formulation of the Whaling Convention itself or are a result of the developments in this body and the resulting great disparity in attitudes of States towards the hunting of whales and their protection. The chapter addresses these divisive issues. Keywords:International Whaling Commission (IWC); Scientific Whaling
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