The International Law Commission 1949-1998: Volume One: The Treaties

This three volume work ... is the most comprehensive ever produced. This set is a veritable research dream for anyone seeking the relevant details about this UN body and its half century of contributions to the progressive development of International Law. ... comprehensive Index to the overall 2,186-page work which yields ready access to the rich content of this insightful set. ... no International Law collection, public or private, could claim completeness of coverage in the absence of this set on the appropriate shelf. ... valuable collection of the definitive works on so many seminal topics. * ASIL Issue 26, Sept 2002 *
Watts' carefully edited collection of International Law Commission documents will facilitate and encourage greater use of the work of the Commission in both the practice and study of international law. ... valuable reference work, providing a comprehensive account of the work of one of the principal law-making bodies in the international legal order. * NILR 2001 *
Sir Arthur Watts has done a commendable job in bringing together in one place important material put out by this important body ... those interested in the work of the ILC will find it a very useful source of reference indeed. * Commonwealth Lawyer, April 2001 *