CYIL vol. 14 (2023)

CYIL 14 (2023) THE WORK OF THE INTERNATIONAL LAW COMMISSION AT THE BEGINNING … Third, the remaining topics that present the codification and progressive development of international law, i.e., Immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction and Succession of States in respect of State responsibility, were not discussed in substance. One can hope that it will be different next year. All in all, the beginning of the new quinquennium means a new opportunity for the Commission to confirm its position among other expert legal bodies. At the same time however, the Commission will face the increasing criticism regarding its topics and methods of work.

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