Decision on the Report of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) – Doc. EX.CL/1093(XXXIII)

The Executive Council,

1. TAKES NOTE of the Activity Report of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) for the period 30 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 together with the recommendations contained therein;

2. REQUESTS the AUCIL to conduct studies that will assist in achieving and implementing Agenda 2063 flagship projects including the African Union integration agenda;

3. ENCOURAGES the AUCIL, within the limits of available resources, to bolster its activities in the development and codification of International Law with a specific focus on African Union Law. In this regard, draft conventions should be initiated in areas of specific interest to the African Union;

4. REQUESTS the AUCIL to consider holding open sessions to enable Member States to participate in its activities;

5. ENCOURAGES the Commission and other Organs of the Union to extend necessary support to and work with the AUCIL in the preparation of its Studies by, inter alia, providing information that AUCIL may need for this purpose on relevant matters of international law;

6. URGES Member States to respond to questionnaires of the AUCIL in a timely manner;

7. RECOMMENDS that the Statutes of AUCIL be amended to present the findings of its Studies to the STC on Justice and Legal Affairs;

8. REQUESTS AUCIL to reach out to Member States to popularize its activities and mandate.