The Role of the Secretary-General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration Under the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules

1995 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 185-192
Author(s):  
Hans Jonkman
Keyword(s):  
International Trade ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Secretary General ◽  
General Assembly ◽  
Trade Law ◽  
International Trade Law ◽  
Preparation Period ◽  
The United Nations

On 28 April 1976, after a preparation period of three years, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) adopted by consensus the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. On 15 December 1976, the General Assembly of the United Nations recommended the use of these Rules, and requested the UN Secretary-General to arrange for their widest possible distribution.

United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration

2015 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 747-757 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neale H. Bergman
Keyword(s):  
International Trade ◽  
United Nations ◽  
General Assembly ◽  
Efficient Mechanism ◽  
Trade Law ◽  
International Trade Law ◽  
United Nations General ◽  
United Nations General Assembly ◽  
United Nations Convention ◽  
The United Nations

On December 10, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration, also known as the Mauritius Convention on Transparency, which was prepared by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). The Mauritius Convention is intended to provide states with an efficient mechanism for applying the UNCITRAL Rules on Transparency in Treaty-based Investor-State Arbitration (Transparency Rules) in investor-state arbitrations arising under investment treaties concluded before the Transparency Rules’ effective date of April 1, 2014. The Mauritius Convention was opened for signature on March 17, 2015, in Port Louis, Mauritius.

Part 3 The United Nations: What it Does, 25 Promotion of International Law

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Higgins Dame Rosalyn, DBE, QC ◽  
Webb Philippa ◽  
Akande Dapo ◽  
Sivakumaran Sandesh ◽  
Sloan James
Keyword(s):  
United Nations ◽  
International Law ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Secretary General ◽  
General Assembly ◽  
Progressive Development ◽  
Trade Law ◽  
International Trade Law ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
International Law Commission

The General Assembly is the most important organ for the promotion of international law. Article 13(1)(a) of the UN Charter provides that the Assembly ‘shall initiate studies and make recommendations for the purpose of: a. promoting international co-operation in the political field and encouraging the progressive development of international law and its codification … ’. The General Assembly works closely with the International Law Commission (ILC) and its Sixth Committee, Ad Hoc Committees, the Secretary-General and specialist entities such as the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). This chapter discusses the role of the ILC, its relationship with the General Assembly, the Sixth Committee, and relationship with other bodies; the Sixth Committee and the promotion of international law; the Secretary-General and the promotion of international law; UNCITRAL; the Law of the Sea; promotion of treaties; legal resources and training; and promotion of themes relevant to the UN’s work.

3 Cairo

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafez Karim
Keyword(s):  
International Trade ◽  
United Nations ◽  
International Arbitration ◽  
Commercial Arbitration ◽  
International Commercial Arbitration ◽  
Trade Law ◽  
International Trade Law ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
Model Law

This chapter evaluates the merits of Cairo as a venue for international arbitration proceedings. It discusses the history and development of arbitration in Egypt; the processes and rules involved as well as the role of courts in the conduct of arbitration proceedings; and rules for arbitral awards. It concludes that Cairo has become an attractive venue for international commercial arbitration since the promulgation of the Arbitration Act, inspired by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law. The Egyptian courts are generally favorable to arbitration. They exercise minimal control over awards in actions for setting aside. The desirability of Cairo as a venue for international arbitration is further enhanced by the existence and activities of the Cairo Centre, which administers proceedings at very competitive rates compared with other arbitral institutions, and regularly updates its rules to reflect best international arbitration practices. The Centre also offers all the facilities required in connection with modern arbitration proceedings.

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