Talk:Public International Law/Law of the Sea

Review: 6 June 2023
Dear authors,

Thanks also from my side for the great chapter. I only left a few comments in addition to what Max & Sué already said. I agree that some words on sea level rise and dispute settlement would be nice; for the latter, you can keep it very short and link to the dispute settlement chapter in part II of the book.

Best, Raffaela --Raffaela Kunz (discuss • contribs) 14:41, 6 June 2023 (UTC)

Review: 28 May 2023
Dear Tamsin and Alex,

This is an exceptionally well-written and well-structured chapter, and I think students will greatly benefit from it. I agree with Max in that the chapter could use a few more references so that students know where to look if they want to know more about a specific issue. I would also love to see the historical contextualisation in the beginning be a bit more integrated in the rest of the text, so that it becomes clear how the conflicts - especially between formerly colonised states and former coloniser states - during the drafting process are reflected in the text of UNCLOS and in disagreements over its application and customary status.

Warmly,

Sué

Sué González Hauck (discuss • contribs) 11:39, 28 May 2023 (UTC)

Review: May 14, 2023
Your chapter on international law of the sea is a remarkable resource that provides students with a detailed understanding of this complex area of law. The writing style is beautiful and clear, allowing readers to gain a comprehensive insight into the subject matter. You provide a concise and accessible summary of the key provisions of UNCLOS, enabling readers to develop a solid understanding of this intricate legal framework.

One drawback of the chapter, however, is the limited use of footnotes, with most of the references being to UNCLOS. It would have been more helpful if you had incorporated more citations and references to scholars and cases. Additionally, the authors could have integrated the UNCLOS provisions into the text rather than in footnotes.

In conclusion, the chapter on international maritime law in this textbook is a valuable resource for students interested in this field. The writing style is engaging, and the overview of UNCLOS is thorough and informative.

You will also find some comments in your chapter in which I elaborate on something more specifically. To view these comments, just open you chapter page and click on "Edit" in the top-right toolbox.

Some parts of the chapter are still work in progress. It would be great if you could finish the chapter by the end of June at the latest. The sooner you finish, the better we can review your chapter and the more time you have to use our comments to improve the chapter.

Note also that the following parts are still missing: required knowledge, learning objectives, conclusion, further readings

You could add some links to other chapters of the textbook.

Note that I have made some linguistic improvements to the text Max Milas (discuss • contribs) 07:34, 14 May 2023 (UTC)

Review: 26 August 2021
Dear Tamsin & Eirini,

Thank you for this first outline! I enjoyed reading your structure. I love your choice of current challenges. You could add a section for interactions between LoS and environmental law.

In terms of content, I would add "dispute settlement" to the first or second section or create a separate section as there are a few special features of LoS compared to PIL.

Technically, you can add yourselves as authors and link to your user page (see, for example, my chapter on Case Analysis).

Thank you very much for your work and keep it up!

--Max Milas (discuss • contribs) 13:45, 26 August 2021 (UTC)

Review: 27.8.21
Hey Tamsin and Eirini, I like your outline very much. It seems feasible within the limited word count. I also find it simple and clear; in other words ideal for undergrads, who are the main target audience of the textbook. I wish you will treat us with a couple of "advanced knowledge" tips here and there. I was also wondering whether the status of islands deserved a distinct place in your chapter. But then I realised that your smart structure already allows you to touch upon additional issues, such as islands or piracy. I am co-authoring the chapter on dispute resolution, and I assure you that there are going to be several references to the basics of maritime dispute resolution. Nevertheless, we decided not to have a special section, but rather approach it comparatively. In any case, I think you can spare the extra lines. I am looking forward to reading your chapter. Best wishes, Tax