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Anonymous
Anonymous asked in News & EventsOther - News & Events · 2 weeks ago

Can a country take another one to court for something it did to it in the 1800s?

Update:

If there is a statute, would it be extended depending on the charge?

Update 2:

Opium issues in east China 

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  • The First Dragon
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    Sort of, but who is going to enforce it?

    There is a dispute between the UK and Argentina over the ownership of the Falkland Islands AKA Islas Malvinas, dating back to the 1700s. As I recall, the issue is under very slow negotiation in the UN.  The UK has in fact ruled the Islands all this time.  

  • Jimmy C
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    It depends what you are referring to and I doubt if there is a limitation on things like war crimes. Nazis are still being chased for WW2 crimes.

    If one country took another country's statues or art, there might be a case for demanding their return. 

    But for one country to demand restitution for the crusades or something would be illogical and a bit too late. 

  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago

    Depends what it was, many things have a statute of limitations. 

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