In re Appeal of Penso and Baracchini

Abstract

Jurisdiction — On the high seas — Conception of and freedom of — Extent of States' jurisdiction on high seas — Italian nationals captured on high seas and charged with contravention of Italian laws — Whether these laws contrary to international law — The law of Italy.

Jurisdiction — On the high seas — Law governing the flag — Italian Law requiring certain Italian ships to carry a cargo manifest — Italian ship captured by coastguards on high seas — Whether Law contrary to international law — The law of Italy.

Jurisdiction — On the high seas — For enforcement of revenue laws — Whether coastal State entitled under international law to exercise jurisdiction over its nationals on high seas — Whether law of Italy contrary to international law.

Jurisdiction — Personal — Over nationals on high seas — Extent of jurisdiction — Italian nationals captured on Italian ship — Charged with contravention of revenue laws — Whether these laws contrary to international law — The law of Italy.