Filling an important gap in extraterritoriality studies and in the history of Anglo-Korean relations, this benchmark study examines Britain’s exercise of extraterritorial rights in Korea from 1884 until Korea’s formal annexation by Japan in 1910. It shows how the treaty provisions—which provided for Britain’s ideal extra-territorial regime—were influenced by Britain’s considerably greater experience in Japan beginning in 1859. The caseload proved miniscule in the absence of any large British commercial or maritime presence. Nevertheless, it provides an insight into extra-territoriality’s operation outside major commercial centres and ports. Britain’s protection of Chinese interests in Korea in the aftermath of the Sino-Japanese War, 1894–1895 is also covered.
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- List of Maps and Tables
- Note on Personal and Place Names
- Note on Currency
- Abbreviations
- British Foreign Secretaries and Diplomatic Representatives in Tokyo and Beijing, 1883–1914
- Preface
- 1. Britain Arrives in Korea
- 2. Administration of Extraterritoriality: The People
- Ministers and Chargés d’Affaires
- Consuls-General
- Vice-Consuls and Assistants
- Constables
- Judges
- Crown Advocates
- Lawyers
- Assessors and juries
- 3. Statutory Background to the Exercise of Consular Jurisdiction
- Relationship with local law and regulations
- 4. The Courts: Administration and Caseload
- The Courts
- Reconciliation and arbitration
- Caseload
- 5. Criminal Cases
- Jurisdiction and appeals
- Prosecutions
- Gaols
- Deportation
- 6. Civil Cases
- Jurisdiction and appeals
- Civil claims
- Civil status
- Exclusivity
- Registration
- Marriages
- Deaths, burials and inquests
- Probate and administration
- 7. The Sea
- Naval Courts of Enquiry
- Extraterritoriality and belligerents’ rights in wartime
- 8. The Bethell Cases
- 9. The Joly Case
- 10. British Claims Against Koreans
- Assaults and other criminal acts
- Debt claims
- Mining concessions
- General protection of Treaty rights
- 11. British Protection of Other Foreigners and Koreans
- Protection of Chinese interests, 1894 –1899
- Protection of Italian interests, 1889 –1901 and 1906–1910
- Koreans seeking British protection
- 12. The End of Extraterritoriality
- 13. Chemulpo and Other Foreign Settlements
- 14. Conclusion
- Appendix I A Selection of British (and Other Foreign) Population Statistics for Korea
- Appendix II A Selection of Statistics from the Trade Returns for Korea
- Notes
- Sources and Bibliography
- Primary Sources
- Statutes
- Orders in Council
- Official Records
- Collections of Primary Sources
- Law Reports
- Secondary Sources
- Index
- Back Cover
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