Session 15: Legal Framework for the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage

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Session 15: Legal Framework for the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage

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Video interview with Session 15 chair Dr. Craig Forrest.

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The legal framework for the protection of the underwater cultural heritage has gained momentum throughout the Asia-Pacific with a number of States turning their attention to this issue. For some this is due to concerns raised though specific incidents that have damaged or destroyed the underwater cultural heritage or the information that could be gleaned from its excavation, whilst for others, it follows from consideration being given to the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage.
This session considers the Legal Framework for the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage in a number of Asia-Pacific states. The objectives of session are to explore the various national approaches and to seek aspects of commonality and uniformity that provide frameworks for other state that have not yet addressed the issue.

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Dr. Craig Forrest

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Video interview with Session 15 chair Craig Forrest.
The legal framework for the protection of the underwater cultural heritage has gained momentum throughout the Asia-Pacific with a number of States turning their attention to this issue. For some this is due to concerns raised though specific…

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A Chinese Perspective on the International Legal Scheme for the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage
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