TY - GEN

T1 - UNCLOS: fit for purpose in the 21st century? The LOSC and the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage: UK Policy Concerns

T2 - Written evidence used to inform House of Lords report, published 1st March 2022

AU - Roberts, Hayley

N1 - Evidence submitted November 2021, used to advice report published 1st March 2022

PY - 2021/11

Y1 - 2021/11

N2 - I submit this evidence to bring the issue of the protection of the UK’s underwater cultural heritage to the attention of the Committee. The LOSC contains some references to the protection of archaeological objects, however in practice, the provisions are vague and largely ineffective. The UK should ratify the UNESCO Convention without delay, which specifically serves to protect underwater heritage. Wrecked warships and State-owned vessels are used as a particular example of how the UNESCO Convention could facilitate improved protection for underwater heritage.

AB - I submit this evidence to bring the issue of the protection of the UK’s underwater cultural heritage to the attention of the Committee. The LOSC contains some references to the protection of archaeological objects, however in practice, the provisions are vague and largely ineffective. The UK should ratify the UNESCO Convention without delay, which specifically serves to protect underwater heritage. Wrecked warships and State-owned vessels are used as a particular example of how the UNESCO Convention could facilitate improved protection for underwater heritage.

KW - Parliament

KW - Evidence

KW - law of the sea

M3 - Other contribution

ER -