Foreword

The United Nations Programme of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination and Wider Appreciation of International Law, established under General Assembly resolution 2099 (XX) of 20 December 1965, includes among its goals the dissemination of information about international law and activities in this field. In connection with this goal, the first edition of the present publication was prepared by the Secretariat in 1966. The second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh editions were produced in 1972, 1980, 1988, 1996, 2004, and 2007, respectively, further to requests of the International Law Commission which were endorsed by the General Assembly. The present, eighth edition, brings up to date the previous edition by incorporating therein a summary of the latest developments of the work of the Commission, as well as texts of new Commission drafts. This edition reflects developments as of 31 December 2011.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions