International legal questions

In 2015, the International Law Commission continued to examine topics relating to the progressive development and codification of international law. It adopted the final report on the Most-Favoured-Nation clause, thus concluding its work on the topic; provisionally adopted three draft guidelines and four preambular paragraphs on protection of the atmosphere, four draft articles on crimes against humanity, and one draft conclusion on subsequent agreements and subsequent practice in relation to the interpretation of treaties; and took note of sixteen draft conclusions on identification of customary international law, one subparagraph and one draft article on immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction, and draft introductory provisions and six draft principles on protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts. The Commission was also informed of three draft guidelines provisionally adopted by its drafting committee on the topic of provisional application of treaties. In December, the General Assembly took note of the final report on the topic of the Most-Favoured-Nation clause and encouraged its widest possible dissemination.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions