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GA/L/3051
30 October 1997


Press Release
GA/L/3051


LEGAL COMMITTEE DISCUSSES SUCCESSION OF STATES AND NATIONALITY

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The Sixth Committee (Legal) this afternoon began discussion of draft proposals of the International Law Commission on nationality and succession of States, with a number of delegations saying that the risk of families being separated during the succession of States should be eliminated.

GA/L/3049
27 October 1997


Press Release
GA/L/3049


REPORT OF INTERNATIONAL LAW COMMISSION INTRODUCED IN LEGAL COMMITTEE

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Speaking "clearly and with brutal frankness" this morning, the Chairman of the International Law Commission said the Sixth Committee (Legal) did not always properly discharge its role of guidance and leadership for the Commission.