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Peremptory Norms of General International Law (Jus Cogens)

A/RES/78/109No PDF available

Who created this mandate?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 79Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its 73rd and 74th sessions, published in 2023.

What subjects does this mandate have?

2 topics
International LawJus Cogens

What does this mandate say?

4 operative paragraphs
1
Welcomes the conclusion of the work of the International Law Commission on peremptory norms of general international law (jus cogens), and takes note of the adoption by the Commission of the draft conclusions on identification and legal consequences of peremptory norms of general international law (jus cogens) and the annex and commentaries thereto;
2
Expresses its appreciation to the International Law Commission for its continuing contribution to the codification and progressive development of international law;
3
Takes note of the draft conclusions on identification and legal consequences of peremptory norms of general international law (jus cogens) and the annex and commentaries thereto;
4
Also takes note of the range of comments and observations on the draft conclusions on identification and legal consequences of peremptory norms of general international law (jus cogens) and the annex and commentaries thereto, whether submitted in writing by Governments or expressed in debates of the Sixth Committee, including those made at the seventy-seventh session of the General Assembly.

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