9. … Our delegations are of the view that stronger focus should be given to the following principles, which should be the elements of a normative framework on LAWS:
(j) … States should be transparent regarding all aspects of the development of their weapons systems, as well as their processes for reviewing new weapons. States should be called upon by the international community and domestic actors to exercise transparency in this regard.
11. Our delegations identify the following elements of an operational framework on LAWS:
(c) Transparency. This element shall address current uncertainties regarding development or possible acquisition by State actors of advanced weapons or weapon systems that could fall under certain characterizations that may require either prohibition or regulation. Transparency should include all aspects of development of these weapons or weapon systems across their entire life cycles, as well as national processes for reviewing them in accordance with the Marten’s clause
(d) Exchange of good practices. This element shall explore possible mechanisms for HCPs to exchange views, information, guidance, and insights on their domestic operationalization of these normative elements, including best practices in undertaking weapons review under Marten’s clause, among others.
Joint Working Paper: Submitted by Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Sierra Leone and Uruguay (27 September 2021) CCW/GGE.1/2021/WP.7
