What is the Antarctic legal system like?

Antarctica is governed by the Antarctic Treaty, an international agreement. This treaty includes rules such as prohibiting military activities in Antarctica, prohibiting nuclear tests and requiring measures to ensure environmental protection. The Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1961 and has now been accepted by 54 countries. The treaty defines Antarctica as a peaceful area free from military activities. In addition, it allows scientific research to be conducted freely and information sharing. The Antarctic Treaty also aims to protect the plant and animal species living in Antarctica. For this purpose, various protection measures are taken by the Antarctic Treaty Advisory Board (ATS) established by the treaty. These measures include minimizing environmental impacts, protecting marine life, and preventing the introduction of invasive species. The legal system in Antarctica is determined by international law and the Antarctic Treaty. The Treaty contains rules for determining and implementing the laws applicable in Antarctica. Therefore, there is no established legal system in Antarctica. Instead, countries operating in Antarctica enforce laws based on their own legal systems. Countries operating in Antarctica apply legal regulations regarding their citizens and activities. There are also various agreements and regulations for cooperation and coordination between countries operating in Antarctica. The legal system in Antarctica has a framework that covers issues such as environmental protection, regulation of scientific research and international cooperation. This framework aims to ensure that Antarctica is protected, used sustainably and remains a peaceful space.