And we see para 34 fully in line with para 39 and appreciate the paragraph following the logic of Article 36 that weapons systems that have been reviewed as not complying with IHL would not be acquired, stockpiled or transferred. That we assess also has the necessary exceptions included to accommodate the concerns raised about small quantities for testing. … That we assess also has the necessary exceptions included to accommodate the concerns raised about small quantities for testing. On paragraph 39 itself, we stress the importance of fleshing out the elements of legal reviews in the text and ensuring continued review regarding new developments or modification of existing laws as reflected in the chair’s text. The chapeau already includes a qualifier to refer to the legal obligations that apply for …
Statement by Austria (GGE LAWS, 2 September 2026) 2:19:34
