(a) The instrument is voluntary and non legally binding

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

Non legally binding instrument on all types of forests

LBI may include incentives as well as sanctions unnecessary to define that it is open to all states.

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

(ii) Development of different possible scenarios of legal framework on all types of forests with legally binding and non binding instruments

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

Legally binding Instrument to Prevent the Weaponization of Outer Space

But the Set was not a legally binding instrument.

The disarmament process should be carried out within the framework of legally binding instruments.

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

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

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

It is not an institution created to negotiate legally binding instruments.

A legal framework could also contain a combination of legally binding and non binding elements.

As stated above, a legal framework could include a set of legally binding commitments to be applied in conjunction with certain non binding elements.

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.

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

Although the Programme is not a legally binding document in itself, many of the important issues addressed therein such as the right to health and employment issues are already included in existing, legally binding international instruments.

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

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

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

8. Instruct their representatives to accelerate negotiations on the text of a legally binding protocol or another legal instrument to be completed in due time for adoption at the third session of the Conference of the Parties.

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

Forests affect, and are directly and indirectly affected by, a considerable number of binding and non binding instruments, each having a particular focus and mandate that determines its scope in respect of forests.

In the discussion following these presentations, questions were raised with regard to the issue of accountability, as the Millennium Development Goals were not legally binding but were linked to legally binding international human rights instruments.

Legal force of the minimum wage

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

international community does not have the time to negotiate and bring to fruition a LBI.

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).

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

Some of the relevant instruments create binding legal obligations, and others do not.

The negotiating parties will have to determine which aspects of the framework would take the form of legally binding rules, for example in the form of a treaty or convention, and which elements might be contained in accompanying non binding instruments.

(c) It would not be legally binding under international law

Not only were those instruments legally binding but they also took a global, integral and flexible approach to environmental protection.

Give its views on incorporating sensitive subjects such as reproductive and sexual rights in legally binding instruments.

That is why it is necessary to conclude a binding and non discriminatory international legal instrument prohibiting the production of such material.

The initiative to transform the ECOWAS moratorium into a binding legal instrument merits due consideration by Member States.

(2) This section binds the Crown in right of a State.

The High Commissioner's Office needed to be more proactive in developing a legally binding instrument on the right to development, which was central to the new approach for the protection of human rights.

It would be for the negotiating parties to determine which aspects of the framework would take the form of legally binding rules and which elements might be contained in accompanying non binding instruments.

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

Option 4 A legally binding instrument such as a Stand alone Convention, open to participation by all or a large number of states that impose binding commitments accountability and may involve pre agreed sanctions

Canada supports beginning discussions on codifying negative security assurances on a legally binding basis.

Indeed, the draft articles could only prevail over the 1997 Convention on the Law of the Non navigational Uses of International Watercourses if they were adopted in the form of a legally binding instrument.