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Indonesia Legal Analysis of IUU Fishing And Transnational Organized Fisheries Crimes: Loopholes and Proposed Measures

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: The fight against illegal fishing by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has taken off. When investigating Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, related transnational crimes activities such as trafficking in persons, slavery and drugs are also uncovered. In spite of the robust efforts and prompt responses, some challenges persist in terms of the inadequacy of legal frameworks governing these problems. Thus, the adequacy of the legal domain is a significant factor in pursuing the Ministry’s mission. The legal framework plays a pivotal role in addressing IUU fishing and transnational organized fisheries crimes and in setting a mechanism to prevent further expansion of these activities. In developing an in-depth analysis of the nexus between IUU fishing and transnational organized crimes, the two dimensions of intertwined national and international legal frameworks need to be examined. This article attempts to examine the existing Indonesian legal framework to combat IUU fishing and fisheries crimes within the context of relevant national and international laws and provide a critical discussion of the interplay between IUU fishing and transnational organized crimes.

Source: Indonesian Journal of International Law

DOI: 10.17304/ijil.vol17.1.780

Author: Zaki Mubarok

Institution: University of Wollongong

Language: English

Topic: Maritime Security and History

Subfield: Transportation

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Pew Charitable Trusts, Coventry University, Japan International Cooperation Agency