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What is France v. Turkey: The Lotus Case Ruling about?

The Lotus Case involved a collision between a French steamer and a Turkish collier, resulting in the deaths of Turkish nationals and subsequent legal disputes over jurisdiction. The Permanent Court of International Justice ruled that Turkey did not violate international law by prosecuting a French officer for manslaughter under Turkish law. The court established that states can exercise jurisdiction over offenses occurring on their territory, even if they relate to acts that took place abroad, unless a spec

Author

Allyssa Kassandra Luces

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