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Last update: January 8, 2026

Analytical Guide to the Work of the International Law Commission

Due diligence in international law

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Mandate

Studies undertaken by the Secretariat and Reports of the Secretary-General

None

Reports of the Working Group or Sub-Committee

None

Reports of the co-Chairs of the Study Group

None

Reports of the Drafting Committee

None

Comments by Governments

 

Other

None

Reports of the International Law Commission

  • Report of the International Law Commission on the work of its seventy-fifth session, 28 April to 30 May 2025 
    • The Commission decided to include the topic in its programme of work and to appoint Ms. Penelope Ridings as Special Rapporteur.
  • Discussion in Plenary: 3728th (30 May 2025) meeting.
  • ILC Report, A/80/10, 2025, chap. XIII.B, para. 437

General Assembly Action

  • Resolution 80/164 of 15 December 2025
    • Took note of the decision of the International Law Commission to include the topic in its programme of work.
  • See the website of the Sixth Committee of the General Assembly

Final Outcome

Work in progress