Either let its place be taken by some clear and simple statement of unquestioned prize law, for the use of commanders and Officials, ... or established principles take care of themselves, certain doubtful points only being dealt with from time to time by Orders in Council.
Holland advocates for replacing the outdated Declaration with a straightforward statement of prize law for practical use.
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