Among the outcomes from this Group, New Zealand would like to see clear recognition of the importance of strengthening the operation of Art 36 reviews. We welcome the efforts being made by the ICRC to progress work on sharing best practice methods for conducting reviews and developing states’ understanding of how Art 36 reviews apply to new technologies such as LAWS. This could include a more structured approach to capacity-building for states which seek to conduct Article 36 reviews.
Statement by New Zealand under agenda Item 5(e): possible options for addressing the humanitarian and international security challenges (27 March 2019)
