Questions Of Interpretation And Application Of The 1971 Montreal Convention Arising From The Aerial Incident At Lockerbie (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya V. United States Of America)
- IJLLR Journal
- Sep 27
- 1 min read
Muthulakshmi A, LL.M, Department of International Law and Organization, Tamilnadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai
ABSTRACT
The Lockerbie incident took place on December 21,1988, and involved the United Kingdom, the United States and Libya. The case was later brought before the international court of justice. It mainly concerned the 1971 Montreal Convention, which deals unlawful acts against civil aviation. The ICJ rejected the first objections made by the US and UK and decided to hear the case. The main question was whether the UN Security Council resolutions which demanded action against Libya, were fully legal. The UN Security Council is the strongest body under the UN Charter, responsible for international peace and security. However, this raised doubts about whether its decisions are above the law. The Lockerbie case is important because it asked if the ICJ can review the actions of the security council. It highlights the balance between international law, States rights and security.
