Written question asked by Lord Strathcarron (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 26 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Shipping: Russia
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether the TS Shtandart is prohibited from entering UK territorial waters; if so, what is the legal basis for that restriction, including any sanctions, maritime regulations or national security considerations; whether any guidance has been issued to port authorities or maritime enforcement agencies regarding the treatment of the vessel; and whether any exemptions or conditions exist by which that vessel may be permitted entry.
- Answer
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As the UK is a party to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, any vessel with a valid flag status has the right to innocent passage through the UK’s territorial sea.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL14964
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
- Subjects
- Enforcement Shipping Territorial waters Russia
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- 2026-03-24 15:26:53 +0000
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