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Last update: May 5, 2026

Seventy-seventh Session (2026)

In accordance with resolution 80/164 of 15 December 2025, the International Law Commission is scheduled to hold its seventy-seventh session from 27 April to 5 June and 29 June to 30 July 2026 (11 weeks), at the United Nations Office at Geneva.

Topics to be considered in 2026

Filling of a casual vacancy

  • Further to the resignation of Ms. Phoebe Okowa (Kenya), a casual vacancy arose in the Commission. (See A/CN.4/789 + Add.1 + Add.2)

    The following nominations were received:
    • Justice Oagile Betheul Key Dingake (Botswana)
    • Mr. Olufemi Elias (Nigeria)
    • Judge Paul Kuruk (Ghana)

    At an election held on Tuesday, 5 May 2026, in accordance with Article 11 of the Statute of the Commission, the Commission elected Mr. Olufemi Elias (Nigeria) to fill the casual vacancy in its membership.

Immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction (Summary | Analytical Guide)

See also: Comments by Governments

Succession of States in respect of State responsibility (Summary | Analytical Guide)

See also: Comments by Governments

General principles of law (Summary | Analytical Guide)

See also: Comments by Governments

Settlement of disputes to which international organizations are parties (Summary | Analytical Guide)

See also: Comments by Governments

Prevention and repression of piracy and armed robbery at sea (Summary | Analytical Guide)

See also: Comments by Governments

Subsidiary means for the determination of rules of international law (Summary | Analytical Guide)

See also: Comments by Governments

Non-legally binding international agreements (Summary | Analytical Guide)

See also: Comments by Governments

Compensation for the damage caused by internationally wrongful acts (Summary | Analytical Guide)

See also: Comments by Governments

Due diligence in international law (Summary | Analytical Guide)

See also: Comments by Governments

Cooperation with other bodies

Other business

  • The Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and United Nations Legal Counsel, Ms. Elinor Hammarskjöld, made a statement at the 3733rd meeting, held on 1 May 2026, informing the Commission of the activities of the Office of Legal Affairs and recent developments in international law in the context of the United Nations. An exchange of views was held.

Date and place of the seventy-eighth session