Question of arbitral procedure

XIII. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED ON THE REPORTS OF THE SIXTH COMMITTEE
1262. Question of arbitral procedure

The General Assembly, Recalling its resolutions 797 (VIII) of 7 December 1953 and 989 (X) of 14 December 1955, Considering that arbitration is one of the means for the pacific settlement of disputes referred to in the Charter of the United Nations, Having considered chapter II, on arbitral procedure, of the report of the International Law Commission covering the work of its tenth session,[1] Taking note of the comments in that report to the effect, in particular, that the draft articles on arbitral procedure contained therein would have no binding effect on States unless accepted by them and save to the extent that each one is accepted by them in treaties of arbitration or in a compromis, Taking into consideration the observations of Governments and the statements made in the Sixth Committee at the thirteenth session of the General Assembly,

1. Takes note of chapter II of the report of the International Law Commission covering the work of its tenth session;

2. Expresses its appreciation to the International Law Commission and the Secretariat for their work on arbitral procedure;

3. Brings the draft articles on arbitral procedure contained in the report of the International Law Commission to the attention of Member States for their consideration and use, in such cases and to such extent as they consider appropriate, in drawing up treaties of arbitration or compromis;

4. Invites Governments to send to the Secretary-General any comments they may wish to make on the draft, and in particular on their experience in the drawing up of arbitral agreements and the conduct of arbitral procedure, with a view to facilitating a review of the matter by the United Nations at an appropriate time.

780th plenary meeting,
14 November 1958.

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[1] Official Records of the General Assembly, Thirteenth Session, Supplement No. 9 (A/3859 and Corr.1).