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Thomas Erskine Holland: “There can, however, be no doubt that a better definition of the mode in which a neutral Power should prevent abusive use…”

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There can, however, be no doubt that a better definition of the mode in which a neutral Power should prevent abusive use of the asylum afforded by its ports and waters is urgently required.
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Thomas Erskine Holland

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Holland calls for a clearer definition of how neutral powers should manage asylum in their ports.

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