This law review collection produces material with respect to the Antarctic Laws and regulations. The most important body of regulations in the area of Antarctic law is the Antarctic Treaty System, also referred to as ATS. The treaty sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve, establishes freedom of scientific investigation and bans military activity on that continent. The treaty was the first arms control agreement established during the Cold War. The Antarctic Treaty Secretariat headquarters have been located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, since September 2004.
Cooperation with outstanding international lawyers, policy-makers and academics, all working in the field of Antarctic Law has resulted in the most extensive and thorough law review in this area of law.