United Nations A/RES/59/283 General Assembly Distr.: General 2 June 2005 Fifty-ninth session Agenda items 108 and 120 Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 13 April 2005 [on the report of the Fifth Committee (A/59/773)] 59/283. Administration of justice at the United Nations The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 57/307 of 15 April 2003 and 59/266 of 23 December 2004, Stressing that the system of justice in the United Nations as a whole should be independent, transparent, effective, efficient and fair, Stressing also the importance of increased transparency in decision-making and increased accountability of managers for the system, Noting that the existing system should respect the principle of due process and provide for appropriate peer review, Noting with concern the continuing backlog of appeals in various parts of the system, Emphasizing the necessity of informal mechanisms for the early and swift resolution of disputes in the Secretariat, in particular through a direct dialogue between managers and staff, Emphasizing also the importance for the United Nations to have an efficient and effective system of internal justice so as to ensure that individuals and the Organization are held accountable for their actions in accordance with relevant resolutions and regulations, Welcoming the increased focus on training for all participants in the system of administration of justice, Recognizing that a transparent, impartial and effective system of administration of justice is a necessary condition for ensuring fair and just treatment of United Nations staff and important for the success of human resources reform in the Organization, Having considered the reports of the Secretary-General on the administration of justice in the Secretariat, 1 on the role of the Panels on Discrimination and Other _______________ 1 04-49324 A/59/449.