A/RES/74/192
The scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction
continuing discussions on the scope and application of the principle of universal
jurisdiction in the Sixth Committee,
Reiterating its commitment to fighting impunity, and noting the views expressed
by States that the legitimacy and credibility of the use of universal jurisdiction are
best ensured by its responsible and judicious application consistent with
international law,
1.
Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Secretary-General
prepared on the basis of comments and observations of Governments and relevant
observers; 2
2.
Decides that the Sixth Committee shall continue its consideration of the
scope and application of universal jurisdiction, without prejudice to the consideration
of this topic and related issues in other forums of the United Nations, and for this
purpose decides to establish, at its seventy-fifth session, a working group of the Sixth
Committee to continue to undertake a thorough discussion of the scope and
application of universal jurisdiction;
3.
Invites Member States and relevant observers to the General Assembly, as
appropriate, to submit, before 24 April 2020, information and observations o n the
scope and application of universal jurisdiction, including, where appropriate,
information on the relevant applicable international treaties and on their national legal
rules and judicial practice, and requests the Secretary-General to prepare and submit
to the Assembly at its seventy-fifth session a report based on such information and
observations;
4.
Decides that the working group shall be open to all Member States and
that relevant observers to the General Assembly will be invited to participate in the
work of the working group;
5.
Also decides to include in the provisional agenda of its seventy-fifth
session the item entitled “The scope and application of the principle of universal
jurisdiction”.
51st plenary meeting
18 December 2019
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A/74/144; see also A/65/181, A/66/93, A/66/93/Add.1, A/67/116, A/68/113, A/69/174, A/70/125,
A/71/111, A/72/112, A/73/123 and A/73/123/Add.1.
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