Historical development of rules of procedure of conferences and attempts to establish model rules -- Adoption of rules of procedure -- Rules of Procedure and International Law -- Invitations, participation and credentials -- Presiding officer and other officers of the conference -- Meetings -- Statements by delegations -- Submission of proposals -- Adjournment and closure of debate -- Amendments -- Withdrawal and reconsideration of motions and proposals -- Procedural motions and points of order -- Priorities between different proposals -- Decision Taking and Method of voting -- Majority required -- Consensus -- Separate votes -- Conduct of voting -- interruption of voting and correction of vote -- Languages records and documents -- Committees -- Suspension and amendment of rules of procedure
Summary
This new edition is a comprehensive manual of the rules of procedure for the conduct of business at the UN General Assembly, at international conferences and at assemblies of inter-governmental organisations such as the IAEA, ICAO, ILO, IMO and WHO. It examines the legal basis of these rules, the history of their development and the attempts at their codification. At the heart of the book is an examination of the practical applications of rules of procedure. Sabel also considers whether certain procedural rules and applications have become so well established that they have now attained the status of customary international law. The book is of interest to those involved in international law, international relations and international organisations. It also serves as a practical manual for delegates to the UN General Assembly and to international conferences
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 437-445) and index
