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When is passage considered under UNCLOS to be “innocent”?
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When will passage of a foreign ship be considered under UNCLOS to be prejudicial to the peace, good order or security of the coastal State?
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A UK ship is on passage through the territorial sea of another coastal State. In what circumstances may the coastal State exercise criminal jurisdiction over her?
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How can the master of a UK ship determine whether his ship is in a coastal State’s territorial sea?
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What is a contiguous zone, and to what extent does a coastal State have jurisdiction over ships in its contiguous zone?
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How far from the baseline can a contiguous zone extend?
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On a UK ship, how can it be ascertained whether a coastal State claims a contiguous zone?
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What are examples of possible situations when a coastal State might exercise its powers in its contiguous zone?