UK-Albania Corfu Channel Dispute

The Corfu Channel case involved a dispute between the UK and Albania in 1946 when British warships were fired upon and later struck mines in the Corfu Channel. The UK claimed the right to pass without Albanian consent, while Albania insisted on prior notification. The incident led to legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice, which held Albania responsible for the explosions and the UK for violating Albanian sovereignty with minesweeping operations. The court ordered Albania to pay compensation, which was not fulfilled.

What was the main reason for the initial conflict between the UK and Albania in the Corfu Channel?

• A trade embargo imposed by the UK

• Albania's demand for prior notification of foreign ships

• Dispute over fishing rights

• A territorial claim by the UK

What was the outcome of the UK's decision to send more warships through the Corfu Channel?

• The ships were captured by Albania

• The ships were sunk by Albanian forces

• The ships struck mines, causing damage and casualties

• The ships successfully navigated the channel without incident

What action did the UK take unilaterally after the mine explosions?

• Declared war on Albania

• Imposed economic sanctions on Albania

• Conducted mine-sweeping operations

• Requested NATO intervention

Which international body was asked to resolve the dispute between the UK and Albania?

• The European Union

• The United Nations Security Council

• The International Court of Justice

• The World Trade Organization

What was the International Court of Justice's ruling regarding Albania's responsibility?

• The UK was responsible for the explosions

• Albania was responsible for the explosions and should have warned the UK

• Albania was not responsible for the explosions

• Both countries were equally responsible

How did the court view the UK's mine-sweeping operations in Albanian waters?

• As a necessary precaution

• As a violation of Albanian sovereignty

• As a justified act of self-defense

• As an act of war

What was the court's decision regarding the passage of British ships through the Corfu Channel?

• The passage was considered hostile

• The passage was considered unnecessary

• The passage was considered innocent

• The passage was considered illegal

What compensation was Albania ordered to pay to the UK?

• A compensation equal to the cost of the warships

• No compensation was ordered

• A symbolic amount

• A compensation based on expert reports

Did Albania participate in the final stage of the proceedings?

• Yes, they fully participated

• No, they did not participate

• They participated partially

• They sent a representative

What was the final outcome regarding the payment of compensation by Albania?

• The UK waived the compensation

• Albania did not pay the amount

• Albania paid a partial amount

• Albania paid the full amount