The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an Order today granting certain Provisional Measures requested by Timor-Leste in connection with certain documents and seized by Australia that contain communications between Timor-Leste and its attorney concerning a pending arbitration under the Timor Sea Treaty. In its Order, the ICJ stated that Australia must ensure the documents and data are not used to the disadvantage of Timor-Leste; that the documents and data be kept under seal; and that Australia not interfere in any way in communications between Timor-Leste and its legal counsel or in any future bilateral negotiations relating to maritime delineation.
For more informaton, visit the ICJ website here.
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