Expulsion of aliens

In his second report on the expulsion of aliens, after reviewing recent developments in both national and international practice (paras. 15–35), the Special Rapporteur attempted to define the scope of the topic (paras. 36–41). In the study on general rules for the expulsion of aliens (paras. 45–122), he focused on determining the main “scope” or even stumbling block of the debate within both the International Law Commission and the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly. He then tried to define more precisely than in his preliminary report2 the concepts relating to the topic. Taking into account the comments made by a number of members of the Commission during the consideration of the second report, the Special Rapporteur has decided to use the terms “ressortissant” and “national” of a State as synonyms in this and subsequent reports.

Related Subject(s): International Law and Justice