Unit for Public International Law

The Unit for International Law is responsible for:

• developing public international law;
• providing statements, advice and expertise on public international law;
•  preparing treaties and drafting legislation in cooperation with the Unit for EU and Treaty Law, particularly where they relate to the development of public international law;
• contributing to the work of international organisations related to the Unit’s functions;
• legal issues related to the United Nations;
• international judicial and investigative bodies unless the matter falls within the purview of another operating unit; and
• international counter-terrorism cooperation and coordination of this cooperation