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United Nations Legislative Series
In 1950, the International Law Commission considered ways and means for making customary international law more readily available, in accordance with article 24 of its Statute. The Commission recommended, inter alia, that the General Assembly of the United Nations should authorize the Secretariat to prepare and issue, with as wide a distribution as possible, a Legislative Series containing the texts of current national legislation on matters of international interest. In this connection, it was recommended that the Secretariat should assemble and publish from time to time collections of the texts of national legislation on special topics of general interest. The Legislative Series is prepared by the Codification Division of the Office of Legal Affairs. The first 25 volumes in the Legislative Series have addressed a broad range of special topics of general interest relating, inter alia, to the law of the sea, the law of treaties, nationality, diplomatic and consular law, international organizations, State succession, non-navigational uses of international watercourses, jurisdictional immunities of States and their property, the multilateral treaty-making process as well as the prevention and suppression of international terrorism. The legal materials contained in this series have included not only national legislation but also treaties, judicial decisions, diplomatic correspondence and other relevant materials depending on the topic.
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Materials on the Provisional Application of Treaties
The present collection of materials on the Provisional Application of Treaties has been prepared on the recommendation of the International Law Commission as endorsed by the General Assembly of the United Nations in resolution 76/113 of 19 December 2021 that a volume of the United Nations Legislative Series be prepared compiling the practice of States and international organizations in the provisional application of treaties as furnished by the latter over the years together with other materials relevant to the topic. Part One provides information received from States and international organizations about their practice in connection with the provisional application of treaties. Part two reproduces the Guide to Provisional Application of Treaties and the accompanying commentaries as adopted by the International Law Commission as well as General Assembly resolution 76/113. Part Three reproduces three studies prepared by the United Nations Secretariat for the consideration of the International Law Commission during its work on the topic as well as a bibliography.
Materials on the Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts, Second Edition
The present collection of materials issued in its second edition reproduces the text of the State responsibility articles with commentaries thereto as presented in the Yearbook of the International Law Commission together with the compilation of decisions recording 453 instances in which international courts tribunals and other bodies referred to the articles and commentaries during the period from 1973 to 1996 when the draft articles were adopted on first reading from 1996 to their adoption on second reading in 2001 and up to 31 January 2022.
Materials on the Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts
National Laws and Regulations on the Prevention and Suppression of International Terrorism: Part II (M-Z)
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the twenty-fourth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
National Laws and Regulations on the Prevention and Suppression of International Terrorism: Part II (A-L)
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the twenty-third in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
National Laws and Regulations on the Prevention and Suppression of International Terrorism: Part I
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the twenty-second in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
Review of the Multilateral Treaty-Making Process
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the twenty-first in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
Materials on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and their Property
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the twentieth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
National Legislation and Treaties Relating to the Law of the Sea
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the nineteenth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
National Legislation and Treaties Relating to the Law of the Sea
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the eighteenth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
Materials on Succession of States in Respect of Matters other than Treaties
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the seventeenth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
National Legislation and Treaties Relating to the Law of the Sea
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the sixteenth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
National Legislation and Treaties Relating to the Territorial Sea, The Contiguous Zone, The Continental Shelf, The High Seas and to Fishing and Conservation of the Living Resources of the Sea
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the fifteenth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
Materials on the Succession of States
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the fourteenth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
Supplement to the Volume on Laws and Regulations Regarding Diplomatic and Consular Privileges and Immunities
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the thirteenth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
Legislative Texts and Treaty Provisions Concerning the Utilization of International Rivers for other Purposes than Navigation
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the twelfth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
Legislative Texts and Treaty Provisions Concerning the Legal Status, Privileges and Immunities of International Organizations: Volume II
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the eleventh in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
Legislative Texts and Treaty Provisions Concerning the Legal Status, Privileges and Immunities of International Organizations
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the tenth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
Supplement to the Volume on Laws Concerning Nationality 1954
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the ninth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.
Supplement to Laws and Regulations on the Regime of the High Seas (Volumes I & II) and Laws Concerning the Nationality of Ships
This volume prepared by the Division for the Development and Codification of International Law of the Legal Department of the Secretariat of the United Nations is the eighth in the United Nations Legislative Series a systematic collection of those national legislative texts which deal with matters of international concern and constitute evidence of the practice of States in the field of international law. The purpose of this series is to fill a gap in international documentation by gathering together materials which are at present widely scattered and often difficult of access. The preparation of such a collection has been advocated by many official and unofficial bodies and was recommended by the International Law Commission in its report of 29 July 1950. The content of this volume concerns the regime of the high seas one of the three topics selected by the International Law Commission for early codification.