A/RES/73/208
The scope and application of the principle of universal jurisdiction
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 Nation s, and for this
purpose decides to establish, at its seventy-fourth 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 26 April 2019, information and observations on 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-fourth 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 will be invited to participate in the work of the working group;
5.
Also decides to include in the provisional agenda of its seventy-fourth
session the item entitled “The scope and application of the principle of universal
jurisdiction”.
62nd plenary meeting
20 December 2018
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A/73/123 and A/73/123/Add.1; 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 and A/72/112.
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