The obligation to carry out legal reviews of new weapons under article 36 of [AP I] is crucial for ensuring that a State’s armed forces are capable of conducting hostilities in accordance with its international obligations. We call for the universalization of this important protocol and welcome the suggestion put forward in this regard by the distinguished ambassador of Argentina and would be interested in learning more about standardizing article 36 review mechanisms and sharing best practices thereafter.
Statement by Finland under agenda item 6(d) (GGE LAWS, 29 August 2018)
