The Queen v. Seven Named Accused

Abstract

232Territory — Acquisition — Occupation — Elements — Terra nullius — Intention to act as Sovereign — De facto exercise of authority — Importance of context — Acquiescence and recognition by States and international organizations — Status of Pitcairn Island as part of United Kingdom — British Settlements Act 1887 (Imp)Human rights — Fair trial — Independent and impartial tribunal — Judicial tenure — Application of right to committal proceedings — Fair and public hearing — Whether required provision for jury — European Convention on Human Rights — The law of the United Kingdom