Rules of Procedure at the UN and at Inter-Governmental Conferences
Cambridge University Press
Edition: 3, 12/14/2017
EAN 9781107172722, ISBN10: 1107172721
Hardcover, 516 pages, 23.5 x 15.7 x 3 cm
Language: English
This third edition is a comprehensive manual of the rules of procedure and conduct of business at the UN General Assembly, at international conferences and at assemblies of inter-governmental organisations such as the World Health Organization. It examines the legal basis of these rules, the history of their development and the attempts at their codification. At the heart of the book is an examination of the practical applications of rules of procedure. Procedural rulings, updated to October 2016, are quoted from the records of UN General Assembly meetings, from assemblies of international organisations and from treaty-making conferences. This book is of interest to those involved in international law, international relations and international organisations. It also serves as an indispensable practical guide for delegates to the UN General Assembly and to international inter-governmental conferences. The first edition of this book was awarded the American Society of International Law 'Special Award'.
Introduction
1. Historical development of rules of procedure of conferences and attempts to establish model rules
2. Adoption of rules of procedure
3. Rules of procedure and international law
4. Invitations, participation and credentials
5. Presiding officer and other officers of the conference
6. Meetings
7. Statements by delegations
8. Submission of proposals
9. Adjournment and closure of debate
10. Amendments
11. Withdrawal and reconsideration of motions and proposals
12. Procedural motions and points of order
13. Priorities between different proposals
14. Decision taking and method of voting
15. Majority required
16. Consensus
17. Separate votes
18. Conduct of voting – interruption of voting and correction of vote
19. Languages, records and documents
20. Committees
21. Suspension and amendment of rules of procedure.