Consensus Rule definition
Consensus Rule has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5(a)(i) of this Agreement.
Consensus Rule of the UN means that debates can be strung out and seem interminable where words can be argued over for hours. In this context the phrase ‘harm reduction’ causes difficulty for some while others work hard to have this included. The CSTF recognised that we did not have the support (funding) to meet face to face and that we would work toward consensus where this was readily possible but note differences where consensus was not apparent. This made for recognition and focus on the many more areas of common agreement and not spending a lot of time on those very few issues of significant difference.