Second Text Looks to Security Council Consideration of Issue; Assembly Observer Status Recommended for Central African Economic Community
In action this afternoon, the Sixth Committee (Legal) approved three draft resolutions and one decision, all without a vote.
Similar Request Made by Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
The General Assembly would invite the Economic Community of Central African States to participate in its sessions and work, by the terms of a draft resolution introduced this afternoon in the Assemblys Sixth Committee (Legal).
Key Provision Would Be to Avoid Any Person Being Stateless; Other Texts Address Jurisdictional Immunities, UN Administrative Tribunal
Legal Committee Is Told Problem Compounded by Links with Organized Crime; Definition of Terrorism, Military Application among Issues to Be Resolved
Third Approved Text Asks Host Country to Ease Travel Curbs on Certain United Nations Missions, Take Steps to Solve Diplomatic Parking Problems
Assembly Asked to Ensure Strict Observance of Applicable Rules; Debate Continues on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism
Efforts to Draft Comprehensive Convention Come Under Review
A number of speakers this afternoon called for international collaboration in combating international terrorism, as the Sixth Committee (Legal) began its consideration of measures to tackle the problem.
Legal Committee Seeks 2003 Consideration; Members also Debate Factors to Guide Granting of Assembly Observer Status to Outside Bodies
Legal Committee Resolution on UNCITRAL also Commends Work of Agency, Notes Growing Importance of Training, Technical Aid for Developing Countries
Frank, Open Exchange of Views Called Extremely Useful; Head of Commission Says Comments Will Help Its Future Deliberations
