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What does the Treaty section of the Office of legal affairs do?

• As mentioned in the Introduction to this Handbook, the Treaty Section of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations discharges the responsibility for the depositary functions of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the registration and publication of treaties submitted to the Secretariat.

What if the United Nations intends to undertake a treaty action?

• Where the United Nations intends to undertake a treaty action for which purpose full powers, an act of formal confirmation or an instrument of acceptance, approval or accession are required, the relevant department, office or regional commission shall consult with the Office of Legal Affairs in advance of such action.

Where can I find a copy of international law?

• It is available on the United Nations Programme of Assistance website as well as the Audiovisual Library of Interna - tional Law free of charge. *It may be reproduced for academic purposes to further the teaching and dissemination of international law anywhere in the world.

What are the chapters of international law?

• Book One Chapter I. Charter of the United Nations and Statute of the International Court of Justice Chapter II. Law of treaties Chapter III. Subjects of international law States International organizations Chapter IV. Diplomatic and consular relations Chapter V. International responsibility Chapter VI.