Mr Pedro Comissário Afonso gave the CAHDI an overview of the recent activities of the International Law Commission (ILC) and the topics discussed during the ILC’s 68^th Session in Geneva this year. His presentation touched on topical issues related to the protection of persons in the event of disasters, the identification of customary international law, subsequent agreements and subsequent practice in relation to the interpretation of treaties, crimes against humanity, the protection of the atmosphere, jus cogens, the protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts, the immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction and the provisional application of treaties.  

The full version of the presentation of Mr Pedro Comissário Afonso is available at the following link.