Resolution on Slavery and the Slave Trade

Members of the American Society of International Law are asked to consider for adoption a resolution relating to principles of international law and international relations.

A Resolution on Slavery and Slave Trade has been proposed by Professor Patricia Viseur Sellers and endorsed by Judge Patrick Robinson, Judge Gabrielle Kirk-McDonald, Professor Henry Richardson, Professor Adejoké Bagington-Ashaye, and Professor Darin Johnson.

The Executive Committee considered the proposal and accompanying report at its sessions on March 1 and 8, 2024, and concluded that the proposal was admissible, referring it to the Executive Council.

On April 3, 2024, the Executive Council deliberated on the proposed resolution and accompanying report. During the discussion, several observations were noted, and the Council, acting under Section XI of the Society’s Regulations, requested that the President convene an ad hoc subcommittee to revise the proposal and accompanying report.

The subcommittee subsequently presented a revised text and report to the Executive Council for consideration at its Midyear Meeting in Chicago on November 15, 2024. The Executive Council unanimously approved the proposed resolution and referred it to the Society for consideration.

Society Regulations provide that the Executive Director must ensure that members are informed expeditiously of the resolution ahead of the vote for its adoption, which will take place at the Society’s 119th Annual Meeting during the Assembly on April 17, 2025.

Questions regarding the proposed resolution should be forwarded to communications@asil.org with subject line “Proposed Resolution on Slavery and the Slave Trade” or simply by clicking here.