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Fifth Session (1953)

The International Law Commission held its fifth session at Geneva, Switzerland, from 1 June to 14 August 1953.

Topics considered in 1953

Arbitral procedure (Summary | Analytical Guide)

Regime of the high seas (Summary | Analytical Guide)

Regime of the territorial sea (Summary | Analytical Guide)

Law of treaties (Summary | Analytical Guide)

Nationality, including statelessness (Summary | Analytical Guide)

Draft code of offences against the peace and security of mankind (Summary | Analytical Guide)

Request of the General Assembly concerning the codification of the topic "Diplomatic intercourse and immunities" (Summary | Analytical Guide)