DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONVENTION ON THE SUPPRESSION OF UNLAWFUL ACTS RELATING TO INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION, 2010 : LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THAILAND TO BECOME A STATE PARTY
Abstract:
Aviation is an important global business and a significant driver of the global economy. It is vital, therefore, that stringent measures are taken to counter acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation. Following a diplomatic conference, held in Beijing from 30 August to 10 September 2010 under the auspices of the International Civil Aviation Organization, representatives of 76 States, including other international organizations adopted two international air law instruments for the suppression of unlawful acts relating to civil aviation. The two instruments are the Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Relating to International Civil Aviation (Beijing Convention, 2010) and the Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft. This Thesis merely studies in the area of Beijing Convention, 2010, which will replace The Montreal Convention, 1971, supplemented by The Montreal Protocol, 1988.The Beijing Convention, 2010, requiring parties to criminalize a number of new and emerging threats to the safety of civil aviation, as the incident of 9/11 inspired, including using aircraft as a weapon and organizing, directing and financing acts of terrorism. The Convention reflects the international communitys shared effort to prevent acts of terrorism against civil aviation and to prosecute and punish those who would commit them. The Convention promotes cooperation between States while emphasizing the human rights and fair treatment of suspects. The Convention also obligates States to criminalize the transport of biological, chemical, nuclear weapons (BCN weapons) and related material. However, Thailands domestic law is not fulfil the obligations of the Convention. Therefore, this Thesis will discusses in the legal considerations of Thailand to become a state party