Modern maritime piracy and international law - developments, problems and prospects

Abstract

In this dissertation I will deal with the issue of piracy in modern times as an international crime dealt with by a set of legal rules of international law as well as the secondary issue of dealing with pirates who are arrested, since as we will see around it arises particular legal issues of International Law. I will examine also some issues that arise from the practical application of the legal framework dealing with piracy and pirates and the effectiveness of this framework, its adequacy and the contribution of international law to the prevention and dealing with the phenomenon of modern piracy. I will present and examine specific thoughts that have created in global maritime community to tackling the phenomenon by involving and using the services of private security companies.