The International Law Commission was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948 for the "promotion of the progressive development of international law and its codification."
It holds an annual session at the United Nations Office at Geneva.
Read more about International Law Commission: Origin, Working Procedures of The ILC, Members of The Commission, Annual Sessions of The Commission, Achievements, Criticism
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