Freedom of navigation, maritime militias and the South China Sea

The Nottingham International Law and Security Centre (NILSC) is pleased to announce a special lunchtime seminar by Dr Rob McLaughlin, Associate Professor at the ANU College of Law. A sandwich lunch will be offered during the seminar. All are welcome.

Dr Rob McLaughlin researches, publishes, and teaches in the areas of Law of Armed Conflict, Law of the Sea, Maritime Security Law and Maritime Law Enforcement, and Military Law. He routinely engages in research activities, and course development and delivery, with the ICRC, the Australian Red Cross, the International Institute for Humanitarian Law, and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime.

Rob came to the ANU College of Law after a career in the Royal Australian Navy as a Seaman officer and a Legal officer. Consequently, his research interests are primarily focused around issues of practical operational significance. His legal roles included as the Fleet Legal Officer, the Strategic Legal Adviser, as a Counsel Assisting the HMAS SYDNEY II Commission of Inquiry, Director Operations and International Law, and Director Naval Legal Service.