Procedure at International Conferences: A Study of the Rules of Procedure at the UN and at Inter-governmental Conferences
Cambridge University Press
Edition: 2, 3/30/2006
EAN 9780521545556, ISBN10: 0521545552
Paperback, 496 pages, 22.9 x 15.4 x 2.9 cm
Language: English
This new edition is a comprehensive manual of the rules of procedure for the conduct of business at the UN General Assembly, at international conferences and at assemblies of inter-governmental organisations such as the IAEA, ICAO, ILO, IMO and WHO. 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. Sabel also considers whether certain procedural rules and applications have become so well established that they have now attained the status of customary international law. The book is of interest to those involved in international law, international relations and international organisations. It also serves as a practical manual for delegates to the UN General Assembly and to international conferences.
Preface to the second edition
Abbreviations and conference references
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
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
Bibliography.
From reviews of the first edition: 'Overall, the book is a very useful compilation of precedents and may even be an indispensable reference work for diplomats and others following the inner workings of international conferences.' Philip Alston, The American Journal of International Law
'The work as a whole is reliable and clear and Ambassador Sabel has performed a valuable service to the international community in writing it.' Maurice Mendelson, European Journal of International Law
'Dr Sabel has performed a most remarkable service to the doctrine and practice of international law alike. His book is in fact a handbook of the rules of procedure applicable to international conferences which participants at such conferences will, in the future, ignore at their peril. It may safely be predicted that it will, in due course, become, for representatives at international conferences, the standard companion manual to the rules of procedure themselves and will guide representatives in their conduct of procedural business.' Yehuda Z. Blum, Israel Law Review