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Eighth Session (1956)

The International Law Commission held its eighth session at Geneva, Switzerland, from 23 April to 4 July 1956.

Topics considered in 1956

Regime of the high seas (Summary | Analytical Guide)

The Commission adopted a final draft on the law of the sea, containing seventy-three articles and commentaries thereto

Regime of the territorial sea (Summary | Analytical Guide)

The Commission adopted a final draft on the law of the sea, containing seventy-three articles and commentaries thereto

Law of treaties (Summary | Analytical Guide)

Diplomatic intercourse and immunities (Summary | Analytical Guide)

Consular intercourse and immunities (Summary | Analytical Guide)

State responsibility (Summary | Analytical Guide)

Arbitral procedure (Summary | Analytical Guide)

Question of amending article 11 of the statute of the Commission: General Assembly resolution 986 (X)

Publication of the documents of the Commission: General Assembly resolution 987 (X)