Also Hears from World Court Delegation, Receives Draft Resolution on Impact of Sanctions on Neighbouring States
United Kingdom Proposes Drafting Model Law Rather Than Codifying Rules
The Sixth Committee (Legal) this afternoon began consideration of the International Law Commission's work on the question of jurisdictional immunities of States and their property, as described in the Commission's annual report.
CORRECTION
On page eight of Press Release GA/L/3117 issued 22 October, the statement of the representative of Lebanon should read as follows:
(Reissued as received.)
THE HAGUE, 25 October (ICJ) -- By Orders dated 21 October 1999, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) fixed time-limits for the filing of written pleadings in the above-mentioned cases.
As the Sixth Committee (Legal) continued this morning its discussion of the report of the International Law Commission, most speakers focused their attention on a text on nationality of natural persons in relation to the succession of States.
Attention Focused on Draft on Nationality Issues Arising When States Transfer Territory, Unify, Dissolve or Split
(Reissued as received.)
As the Sixth Committee concluded its discussion of the work of the Preparatory Commission of the International Criminal Court (ICC), speakers again urged early ratification of the Courts Statute and stressed that the Court must not be used as a political tool.
Rome Statute Is Flawed, Says US Representative: Inadequate Jurisdictional Safeguards Place Humanitarian Efforts at Risk
Southern African States Offer to Share Expertise With Respect to Implementing Legislation
