A/RES/65/33. Resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, 2010

• Year: 2010
• Resolution Number: A/RES/65/33
• Session: 65th
• Issuer: General Assembly of the United Nation

United Nations A/RES/65/33

General Assembly Distr.: General

10 January 2011

Sixty-fifth session

Agenda item 86

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Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 6 December 2010

[on the report of the Sixth Committee (A/65/474)]

65/33. The scope and application of the principle of universal

jurisdiction

The General Assembly

,

Reaffirming its commitment

to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the

United Nations, to international law and to an international order based on the rule

of law, which is essential for peaceful coexistence and cooperation among States,

Recalling

its resolution 64/117 of 16 December 2009,

Recognizing

the diversity of views expressed by States and the need for further

consideration towards a better understanding of the scope and application 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;

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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 sixty-sixth session, a working group of the Sixth

Committee to undertake a thorough discussion of the scope and application of

universal jurisdiction;

3.

Invites

Member States and relevant observers, as appropriate, to submit,

before 30 April 2011, information and observations on the scope and application of

universal jurisdiction, including, where appropriate, information on the relevant

applicable international treaties, their domestic legal rules and judicial practice, and

requests the Secretary-General to prepare and submit to the General Assembly, at its

sixty-sixth session, a report based on such information and observations;

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