Fragmentation of international law: difficulties arising from the diversification and expansion of international law

Following its consideration of a feasibility study that had been undertaken at its fifty-second session (2000) on the topic “Risks ensuing from fragmentation of international law”, the Commission decided to include the subject in its long-term programme of work. At its fifty-fourth session (2002), the Commission included the topic in its programme of work and established a Study Group. It also decided to change the title to “Fragmentation of international law: difficulties arising from the diversification and expansion of international law”. In addition, the Commission agreed on a number of recommendations, including on a series of studies to be undertaken, commencing with a study by the Chairperson of the Study Group entitled “The function and scope of the lex specialis rule and the question of ‘self-contained regimes’”.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions