THE LEGAL SYSTEM OF THE INTERNATIONAL AREA OF HIGH SEAS AND STATES' OBLIGATIONS ABOUT IT

Abstract

The new concept of the international area implies the universal character that makes it extend to all members of the international community or the international community, and for this it is due to the reliance in organizing and exploiting the international area on a principle that is new in a general international legal framework directed to the benefit of all humanity, regardless of the geographical location of the states. whether coastal or land - locked, but enjoy this system of the peoples that have not yet total independence or otherwise impair judgment conditions of self, which makes humanity in general , at a level of some of the ideological differences of economic and other disparities of differences , where the " law of the Convention seas "1982, taking into account the interests of both developing and developed countries, despite the adoption of the principle of the common heritage of humanity, which affirms the idea of ​​equality and non-discrimination between countries. With regard to developing countries, the Convention on the Law of the Sea links the development of resources in the region to the organization and economic development in light of the multiple problems faced by different countries, and it tries to ensure the participation of these countries in the wealth of the seabed and oceans through the principle of common heritage , ensuring access to part of the wealth , and preventing Rich countries free their hands to exploit them, and ensure preferential treatment for backward countries, in addition to ensuring that the economies of these countries are not harmed. As for the developed countries, the "Convention on the Law of the Sea" adopts the idea of ​​pioneering investment aimed at protecting the investments that have already started in areas such as the seabed, by allowing countries that had started their activities in those areas to follow what they started as pioneers in this field. And that this privilege applies a key applicable to developed countries, although this does not preclude the benefit of some developing countries if he meets with the conditions of this privilege, with confirmation of the use of the mentioned area exclusively for peaceful purposes.