5. Alleged non-compliance by Japan with its obligations under
paragraph 30 of the Schedule
234. In its final submissions, Australia asks the Court to adjudge and declare that Japan
violated its obligation to comply with paragraph 30 of the Schedule, which requires Contracting
Governments to make proposed permits available to the IWC Secretary before they are issued, in
sufficient time to permit review and comment by the Scientific Committee. Paragraph 30 states
that the proposed permits should specify: the objectives of the research, the number, sex, size and
stock of the animals to be taken; opportunities for participation in the research by scientists of
other nations; and the possible effect on conservation of the stock.