Whaling-Law and legislation in the news

Court steps in to protect whales from fishing gear - dashing hopes of fishermen seeking fewer regulations

Read on: Independent

A Greenland court extends an anti-whaling activist's custody as Japan seeks his extradition

Read on: The Washington Times

A Greenland court extends an anti-whaling activist's custody as Japan seeks his extradition

Read on: ABC News

A Greenland court extends an anti-whaling activist's custody as Japan seeks his extradition

Read on: The Star

Environmentalists and charter boat captains are arguing over a proposed rule aimed at protecting whales that would limit vessel speeds along a stretch of the Atlantic Ocean at certain times of the year.

Read on: The Wall Street Journal

Indigenous leaders want to protect whales by granting them legal personhood

Read on: NPR

Maori king and other indigenous Pacific leaders sign up to granting whales legal personhood

Read on: NZ Herald