Recommendation 19

The Government should explore new options for taking a more robust approach to interdicting suspicious vessels—for example applying piracy provisions to cables that land in the UK or seeking a limited extension of domestic criminal law jurisdiction. It should commission a legal opinion on options and risks, and publish this within six months for consultation with industry and international partners. The Government should, however, remain cautious about the risks of reciprocal action from adversaries and we do not endorse any particular option at this stage. (Recommendation, Paragraph 115)