Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 54
54
Acknowledged
Advocate for enforceable sanctions within the Antarctic Treaty System to deter permit condition breaches.
Conclusion
Stronger enforcement mechanisms are necessary to address non- compliance. The UK should advocate for enforceable sanctions within the Antarctic Treaty System framework to deter breaches of permit conditions and ensure that tourism is conducted responsibly and in line with international standards. (Recommendation, Paragraph 228) UK scientific research in Antarctica
Government response summary AI-generated
The government accepts the recommendation for the UK to advocate for enforceable sanctions within the Antarctic Treaty System framework but provides no specific plans on how it will achieve this.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government · verbatim extract
Acknowledged
The Government accepts this recommendation.
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