Reflections on the Concept of Proportionality in the Law of Maritime Delimitation

Abstract

AbstractThe concept of proportionality is one of the important relevant circumstances in maritime delimitation. In the case law relating to maritime delimitations, the role of proportionality has been enlarged geographically as well as functionally by international courts and tribunals. However, such an enlarged role of proportionality is not free from problems. Thus, this paper purports to examine the concept of proportionality in maritime delimitation from a critical viewpoint by analysing relevant judgments and state practice.