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BELLIGERENT RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL LAW CHECKING CONTRABAND POSITION OF BRITAIN (Reed. Sept. 25, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 23. A communique issued by. the Ministry of Information states that in taking measures to cut - If Germany s ( supply of goods from overseas Britain is not infringing ’ international law as the German propagandists declare.
Neutrals have a perfect right to trade with Germany, but equally Britain has by international law the right to intercept contraband goods destined for Germany. A belligerent’s right to treat foodstuffs as contraband is also upheld by the courts.
It is not expected that any belligerent will stand by and allow an enemy to freely import the means of carrying On war. Beyond exercising rights in this manner. Britain makes no claim to regulate the economic relations between neutrals and Germany or to limit the commercial freedom of neutrals. However, if inconvenience is caused to neutrals. Britain is always ready to take into sympathetic consideration the need of neutral countries to maintain the supply of sufficient commodities from overseas for the conduct’ of its economic life.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20051, 25 September 1939, Page 7
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180REPLY TO NAZIS Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20051, 25 September 1939, Page 7
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