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July 15, 2015
Twenty-third Session (1971)
The International Law Commission held its twenty-third session at Geneva, Switzerland, from 26 April to 30 July 1971 in accordance with General Assembly resolution 2634 (XXV) of 12 November 1970.
Topics considered in 1971
Relations between States and international organizations (Summary | Analytical Guide)
The Commission adopted the draft articles on the representation of States in their relations with international organizations, with commentaries.
Succession of States
- Succession of States in respect of treaties (Summary | Analytical Guide)
- Succession of States in respect of matters other than treaties (Summary | Analytical Guide)
State responsibility (Summary | Analytical Guide)
Most-favoured-nation clause (Summary | Analytical Guide)
Question of treaties concluded between States and international organizations or between two or more international organizations (Summary | Analytical Guide)
General Assembly resolution 1669 (XXV) on progressive development and codification of the rules of international law relating to international watercourses (Summary | Analytical Guide)
Review of the Commission's long-term programme of work (Analytical Guide)
Other business
- International Law Seminar
- The Commission approved the establishment of the Gilberto Amado Memorial Lecture series