Ad Hoc Consultation: Tuesday 6th February, Afternoon session

6 Feb 2024 21:00h - 23:59h

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Full session report

Delegates display flexibility in cybercrime convention talks, US withdraws proposal to aid consensus

During a comprehensive plenary session of an international convention, delegates engaged in intensive discussions on the draft text of a convention, likely related to cybercrime or a similar field. The Chair initiated the session by announcing a standardised expression to be used consistently throughout the convention’s text, specifically “offences established in accordance with this convention,” with an exception for chapters on technical assistance and information exchange, where “offences covered by this convention” would apply.

A significant portion of the session focused on the transfer of technology, a critical issue for developing countries. The United States proposed including the term “voluntary” to describe the transfer of technology, which led to extensive debate. After considering the views of other delegates and acknowledging its isolated position, the United States displayed flexibility by withdrawing its proposal, enabling a consensus on Article 54.7.

Article 57.3 saw a new proposal from Canada, which suggested taking into consideration General Assembly Resolution 75-282 of 26 May 2021 when formulating the rules of procedure for the Conference of States Parties. This proposal aimed to provide guidance to the treaty implementation, drawing from the modalities that had led to successful negotiations. While some delegates reserved their positions to further study the proposal, others expressed support, appreciating Canada’s attempt to expedite future discussions.

The Chair played a crucial role in guiding the session, consistently urging delegates to exercise their utmost flexibility to achieve consensus. The Chair’s interventions were marked by an emphasis on efficiency and progress, as well as a keen focus on maintaining the delicate balance achieved through previous negotiations.

Throughout the session, various delegates presented their national positions and concerns, with some advocating for stronger language to reflect commitment and others seeking to preserve the original text. The discussions highlighted the collaborative effort required to reach a consensus on international agreements, with the Chair encouraging constructive dialogue among the delegates.

The session concluded with the Chair announcing that the plenary meeting would resume the following day for further consideration of the revised draft resolution and the draft text of the convention. Delegates were informed that no open-ended informers would take place the next day, and that the revised documents would be circulated by the end of the day.

Overall, the session was characterised by a spirit of cooperation and a shared goal of reaching an agreement that would effectively address the issues at hand. The Chair’s leadership and the delegates’ willingness to compromise were instrumental in moving the discussions forward. The session adjourned with a clear plan for the continuation of the deliberations, reflecting the ongoing commitment of the international community to finalise the convention.

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