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<p>In delivering maritime security in the UK Marine Area, the UK operates a layered
approach to coastal and maritime defence, including onshore resources and surveillance
capabilities, to detect those seeking to smuggle illicit goods or to facilitate illegal
entry into the UK. Through the Economic Deterrence Initiative, the Government is investing
in the maritime intelligence capability of the Joint Maritime Security Centre to enhance
sanctions enforcement. For vessels transiting through UK waters, the UN Convention
on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) details the right of innocent passage and freedom of
navigation. The UK remains fully committed to upholding UNCLOS.</p>
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