Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. The Law of Piracy in Popular Culture This 2000 article discusses "how the legal regime that has governed piracy is reflected in current works of popular culture. After briefly reviewing the background of pirate literature from the 17th to the 20th centuries" the article pays special attention to the depiction of pirates and piracy in films and television. Topics discussed include egalitarianism, pirate punishments, and jurisdiction over pirates. Reprinted from the Journal of Maritime Law & Commerce. http://tarlton.law.utexas.edu/lpop/etext/jmlc/gutoff31.htm Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *