Once proclaiming their fidelity in the international level, the Assess explained that they may “not settle their disputes by using or threatening force plus must be prepared to have the legality of their conduct evaluated simply by international courts and tribunals”.
‘Grave risk’ of lawlessness
At the nationwide level, he maintained it builds trust between individuals and institutions; reduces problem; and enables societies and economies to run smoothly. Around the world, the EL is “mobilized against impunity and committed to holding perpetrators to account through reasonable, independent judicial proceedings”, said the UN chief.
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In closing, he observed that the UN’s “legitimacy, convening power and normative impact” puts it within a unique position to promote development and progress in accordance with legal rules.
No white flag
Negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration, are all essential tools for upholding the legal framework, according to the UN chief. The Our Common Agenda report – a blueprint for global cooperation plus reinvigorated multilateralism – calls for a new common acceptance associated with legal rules that provides an opportunity to reset and reinforce them across the board at the UN. This will also be reflected in the Brand new Agenda for Peace.
Sidelining a dysfunctional Council
“The rule of law is key to addressing existing plus future challenges, from nuclear disarmament to the climate turmoil, the collapse of biodiversity, pandemics and dangerous diseases”, said the UN key, adding that it must adapt to the changing environment plus technological advancements. On the other hand, without lawful rules in place, “impunity dominates, organized crime flourishes, plus there is a high risk of violent conflict ”. The UN main painted a grim picture of civilians around the world suffering from devastating conflicts, rising poverty, and surging hunger, caution that “we are at plot risk of the Rule of Lawlessness”.
