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Research Paper
Published online: May 30, 2025
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14330/jeail.2025.18.1.06

Selection of Works for the International Law Commission: A Brief Assessment after 75 Years

Hong Thao Nguyen
Ho Chi Minh City’s University of Law
A902 Tan Hoang Minh - Hoang Cau Bd., 30 Mai Anh Tuan St., O Cho Dua district, Hanoi city, Vietnam.
Correspondence to: thaonguyenhong57@gmail.com

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Abstract
The selection of topics to be included in the long-term program of work is a part of the working methods of the International Law Commission. A good selection of topics provides a good start to the Commission’s work and fulfills its double function of the progressive development and codification of international law. The process of selecting works for the long term program of work now faces numerous challenges such as the appearance of new areas of international law and the increased engagement of States and international organizations in the preparation of new conventions outside the Commission’s channel. The challenges call for further improvement of criteria for the selection of works to preserve and enhance the quality of the Commission’s work. This article will briefly highlight the process of the selection of works in the Commission’s history and focus on the implementation of criteria for the selection of topics used during various times, and their advantages and limitations.

Keywords : International Law Commission, Codification, Progressive Development, Selection of Works

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