Definition of DECLARATION OF LONDON in Black's Law Dictionary 4th Edition – Legal dictionary – Glossary of legal terms.
Definition of DECLARATION OF LONDON
A declaration concerning the laws of naval war, agreed upon February 26, 1909, by the powers assembled at the London Naval Conference.
The preamble states that the Declaration was made in view of the desirability of an agreement upon the rules to be applied by the International Prize Court established by the Second Hague Conference. A preliminary provision states that it is agreed that the rules adopted "correspond in substance with the generally recognized principles of international law." The subjects dealt with by the Declaration include Blockade, Contraband, Unneutral Service, Destruction of Neutral Prizes, Transfer to Neutral Flag, Enemy Character, Convoy, Search, and Compensation. Higgins, 538-613.
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