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Do USA lawyer who represent Philippine in the arbitration case ever explain why the decision of Tribunal shall be final and binding and no appeal'?
Did the lawyer who represented the Philippines ever explain why the decision was final and binding with no appeal?
Yes, the lawyer representing the Philippines, Paul Reichler, stated that the decision of the tribunal being final and binding was a key component of the dispute settlement mechanism under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and that it was meant to ensure that international law prevails over power politics.