Non legally binding instrument on all types of forests

(a) The instrument is voluntary and non legally binding

But the Set was not a legally binding instrument.

Legally binding Instrument to Prevent the Weaponization of Outer Space

62 98. Non legally binding instrument on all types of forests

(k) A legally binding instrument such as a stand alone convention.

These steps could take the form of an internationally legally binding instrument.

To our mind, it is imperative that the instrument be legally binding.

(j) A legally binding instrument such as a framework convention, with provisions for subsequent protocols

We hope that that instrument will be legally binding and that it will cover illicit ammunition.

In the absence of any legally binding instrument on that issue, such cooperation was entirely voluntary.

This would obviously also include the possibility of negotiating an international legally binding instrument on the matter.

The commitment made in 1995 for further steps on security assurances, including an internationally legally binding instrument, remained unfulfilled.

(d) Working Group on a draft legally binding normative instrument for the protection of all persons from enforced disappearances.

A new legally binding instrument on marking and tracing will greatly facilitate the eradication of small arms and light weapons.

(i) A non legally binding instrument such as an enriched and stronger version of the current international arrangement on forests

For example, the CD should consider the negotiation of a legally binding instrument to prevent the weaponization of outer space.

This is why it has been regarded as important to examine all implications before committing to a new legally binding instrument.

For Malaysia, the form and content of the statements made an internationally negotiated and legally binding instrument all the more necessary.

We must conclude a universal, unconditional and legally binding instrument ensuring the security of States that do not possess nuclear weapons.

The obstruction of the negotiations to conclude a legally binding international instrument to strengthen the Biological Weapons Convention, in August 2001.

The reports point out that a legal instrument and a non legally binding approach would be very similar in terms of objectives, goals and principal targets and also note that a legally binding instrument would strengthen the political commitment to sustainable forest management and give forest issues high political visibility.

The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is the only international legally binding instrument for the protection of national minorities.

The report of the Ad Hoc Expert Group and the Guadalajara meeting also considered the option of developing a legally binding instrument.

The Trafficking in Persons Protocol constitutes the first legally binding global instrument with an agreed definition of the term trafficking in persons .

Without providing adequate and universally acceptable solutions to this situation, any proposal contemplating a new legally binding instrument on forests is unnecessary.

Option 2 A non legally binding instrument (NLBI) such as an enriched and stronger version of the current International Arrangement on Forest

In conclusion, Malaysia would like to reiterate that an arms race in outer space should be prevented through a legally binding instrument.

At the subregional level, the ECOWAS Moratorium on Small Arms, which was renewed in 2004, should be made a legally binding instrument.

UNEP initiated negotiations to prepare an international legally binding instrument to reduce the risks arising from the release of 12 such pollutants.

Indeed, Morocco supported a legally binding instrument nevertheless, we believe that the draft instrument adopted, although only of a political nature, constitutes a useful step in the right direction.

The European Union as a whole supports the idea of a legally binding instrument that also includes small arms and light weapons ammunition.

1. Decides to adopt the non legally binding instrument on all types of forests as contained in the annex to the present resolution

The Conference on Disarmament should establish a subsidiary body as soon as possible to draft a legally binding instrument on negative security assurances.

If adopted as a new legally binding instrument, these differences and omissions could have the effect of weakening the CCW's rules on MOTAPM.

It was equally important to continue the development of a universal and legally binding instrument on security assurances to non nuclear weapon States.

India, therefore, ideally favours a legally binding instrument and the inclusion of ammunition and explosives within the scope of the instrument in order to tackle the issue in a comprehensive manner.

Canada is committed to seeing a successful conclusion of these negotiations and we welcome the High level Panel's recommendation of a legally binding instrument.

France played an active role in negotiating this legally binding instrument, and is working to secure its entry into force as soon as possible.

International cooperation in this area can take place either on an informal basis, or in pursuit of the application of an international instrument (the term instrument is used here to cover both legally binding treaties or agreements and non binding recommendations or undertakings).

However, this practice would not be legally binding.

Her delegation continued to advocate the adoption of a legally binding instrument, such as a convention, which would complete the Commission s work on the codification of State succession issues in a legally appropriate manner.

Recognizing the need for a multilaterally negotiated and legally binding instrument to assure non nuclear weapon States against the threat or use of nuclear weapons,

Recognizing the need for a multilaterally negotiated and legally binding instrument to assure non nuclear weapon States against the threat or use of nuclear weapons,

Report of the Intersessional Open ended Working Group to elaborate a draft legally binding normative instrument for the protection of all persons from enforced disappearance