Press Release
GA/L/3121
DEBATE ON JURISDICTIONAL IMMUNITIES OF STATES AND THEIR PROPERTY BEGINS IN SIXTH COMMITTEE
19991027United Kingdom Proposes Drafting Model Law Rather Than Codifying Rules
United Kingdom Proposes Drafting Model Law Rather Than Codifying Rules
The Sixth Committee (Legal) this afternoon concluded its consideration of the jurisdictional immunities of States and their property, in the context of its ongoing examination of the report of the International Law Commission.
The Sixth Committee (Legal) this morning concluded its discussion of the International Law Commissions long-standing efforts to codify an instrument to govern State responsibility for internationally wrongful acts.
The Sixth Committee this afternoon took up the remaining chapters of the report of the International Law Commission - those dealing with unilateral acts and prevention of transboundary damage.
Debate Focuses on Approaches to Unilateral Acts, Transboundary Harm
The Sixth Committee continued its discussion of the International Law Commissions report, focusing primarily on the chapters covering unilateral acts of State and prevention of transboundary harm.