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EU KIDS Act Explained: Social Media Age Limits and Children's Rights
The proposed EU KIDS Act would restrict independent social media accounts for children under 15 and introduce safeguards for minors across digital services. This article explains the age limits, parental controls, privacy protections, AI chatbot rules, and how the proposal would interact with existing EU law.
Territorial Waters Under International Law: The 12-Mile Rule
Territorial waters, formally known as the territorial sea, may extend up to 12 nautical miles from legally determined baselines. Coastal States exercise sovereignty in this zone, but that authority is limited by rules on innocent passage, foreign ships, maritime boundaries, and neighboring zones such as the EEZ.
Innocent Passage Under International Law: UNCLOS Rules Explained
Innocent passage allows foreign ships to navigate through another State’s territorial sea under UNCLOS. The regime balances coastal-State sovereignty with navigational rights, defining when passage is lawful, when it becomes non-innocent, and what measures coastal States may take.
Who Owns Antarctica? Territorial Claims and the Antarctic Treaty
Who owns Antarctica is a more complex legal question than it first appears. Seven states maintain territorial claims, but the Antarctic Treaty preserves those positions without resolving sovereignty, while regulating science, jurisdiction, environmental protection, and resources.
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