are without prejudice to the domestic proceedings (Art. 292(3)
UNCLOS). Irrespective of the domestic definition of piracy, I would argue that the Netherlands can argue for release and even damages (art. 107
UNCLOS) on the basis
UNCLOS obligations and its definition of piracy. Indeed, states do not have to conform to the
UNCLOS definition. The Netherlands itself has the broadest possible definition. Daniel Kenneth: I'm interested by your response. So
UNCLOS, on the one hand, leaves states free to define piracy more broadly than the
UNCLOS definition in their domestic...