International Law Section Policy
The policy of the International Law Section spans many topics. These topics can be browsed by clicking their links below, or by using the navigation menu on the right hand side of the page.
Below is a list of international policies adopted by the ABA House of Delegates. Please be advised that members must follow the policy procedure and usage guidelines outlined in the American Bar Association’s Constitution and Bylaws, Rules of Procedure of the House of Delegates. The specific procedures are as follows:
§25.1 Representation. The President or a person designated by the President shall express the policy of the Association as determined by the House of Delegates. No other member or employee of the Association may represent the Association or a section or committee before a legislative body, court, or governmental agency, unless specifically authorized by the House.
§25.3
Personal Views of Members. A
member who, when making
a public utterance, permits
himself or herself to be
identified as having an
official connection with
the Association or one of
its sections or committees
shall, if the policy of
the Association on the subject
matter of the utterance
has been determined by the
House of Delegates, fairly
state that policy and, if
expressing a view at variance
with it, clearly identify
the variance as the member’s
personal views only. If
there has not been, or the
member has no knowledge
of, any such policy determination,
the member shall nevertheless
identify the utterance as
personal views.
Crime, Extradition, and Terrorism
International Civil Litigation
International Business Transactions, Investment, and Private International Law
Rule of Law - Democracy Building
Additionally, all SIL policy can be viewed on one central SIL policy document.
