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Who are subject only to the jurisdiction of the Contracting Party of which they are nationals while in Antarctica?
Observers designated under paragraph 1 of Article VII and scientific personnel exchanged under subparagraph 1(b) of Article III of the Treaty, and members of the staffs accompanying any such persons
What should the Contracting Parties do in case of a dispute regarding jurisdiction in Antarctica?
Immediately consult together with a view to reaching a mutually acceptable solution
Under what circumstances are observers and scientific personnel in Antarctica subject to the jurisdiction of their own national Contracting Party?
In respect of all acts or omissions occurring while they are in Antarctica for the purpose of exercising their functions
What should Contracting Parties do pending the adoption of measures in pursuance of subparagraph 1(e) of Article IX?
Immediately consult together
Who accompanies observers and scientific personnel in Antarctica and is also subject to the jurisdiction of the Contracting Party of which they are nationals?
Members of the staffs accompanying any such persons
What is the purpose of the provisions outlined in Article IX regarding jurisdiction in Antarctica?
To facilitate the exercise of functions and resolve disputes in a mutually acceptable way
What freedom of access do observers designated in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 1 of Article VIII have in Antarctica?
Complete freedom of access at any time to any or all areas of Antarctica.
What areas and facilities in Antarctica must be open at all times to inspection by designated observers?
All areas of Antarctica, including all stations, installations, equipment, ships, and aircraft at points of discharging or embarking cargoes or personnel.
Who can carry out aerial observation over any or all areas of Antarctica?
Any of the Contracting Parties having the right to designate observers.
What information must each Contracting Party provide to the other Parties regarding expeditions to Antarctica?
Information about expeditions to and within Antarctica, stations occupied by its nationals, and any military personnel or equipment intended to be introduced into Antarctica.
When must a Contracting Party inform the other Parties of its expeditions to Antarctica?
At the time when the present Treaty enters into force for it and thereafter give advance notice.
What conditions are prescribed in paragraph 2 of Article I of the present Treaty for introducing military personnel or equipment into Antarctica?
Subject to specific conditions.
What does the Antarctic Treaty state about the renunciation of territorial sovereignty in Antarctica by any contracting party?
No renunciation of territorial sovereignty shall be interpreted from the Treaty.
How does the Antarctic Treaty address the issue of territorial sovereignty claims made as a result of activities in Antarctica?
The Treaty does not diminish any basis of claim to territorial sovereignty resulting from activities in Antarctica.
What does the Antarctic Treaty specify regarding acts or activities during its enforcement period and territorial sovereignty claims?
No acts or activities during the Treaty's enforcement period shall create a basis for asserting territorial sovereignty claims in Antarctica.
According to the Antarctic Treaty, what is the stance on new or expanded claims to territorial sovereignty in Antarctica during its enforcement?
No new claims or enlargements of existing claims to territorial sovereignty shall be asserted while the Treaty is in force.
What does the Antarctic Treaty prohibit in terms of nuclear activities in Antarctica?
Any nuclear explosions and the disposal of radioactive waste material are prohibited in Antarctica.
How does the Antarctic Treaty address the issue of military presence in Antarctica?
Military presence is not specifically mentioned in the Treaty; however, it prohibits nuclear explosions.
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