Examples of WTO Rules of Conduct in a sentence
We note that IBA Guidelines acknowledge that conflicts of interest can arise from either direct or indirect relationships, whereas the WTO Rules of Conduct and numerous codes of conduct agreed to by States in connection with investment chapters of free trade agreements require that covered persons shall avoid both “direct and indirect” conflicts of interest.
As provided for in the WTO Rules of Conduct, evidence of breach of these Rules may be submitted to the Chair of the DSB or to the Director-General of the WTO, or his designee, as appropriate, for appropriate action pursuant to Section VIII of the WTO Rules of Conduct.
All arbitrators shall: (a) have expertise or experience in law, international trade, other matters covered by this Agreement, or the resolution of disputes arising under international trade agreements; (b) be chosen strictly on the basis of objectivity, reliability, and sound judgement; (c) be independent of, and not be affiliated with or take instructions from, either Party; and (d) comply with the WTO Rules of Conduct for the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes.
As provided for in the WTO Rules of Conduct, evidence of breach of these Rules may be submitted to the Chair of the DSB or to the Director-General of the WTO, or his or her designee, as appropriate, for appropriate action pursuant to Section VIII of the WTO Rules of Conduct.
The WTO Rules of Conduct for the Understanding on the Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (WT/DSB/RC/1) provide that panelists shall be independent and impartial, and shall avoid direct or indirect conflicts of interest.
WTO Rules of Conduct for the Dispute Settlement Understanding, www.wto.org.
The WTO Rules of Conduct require arbitrators to “disclose the existence or development of any interest, relationship or matter that that person could reasonably be expected to know and that is likely to affect, or give rise to justifiable doubts as to, that person’s independence or impartiality.”70 Annex 2 to these rules provides an illustrative list of examples for panel members to help them recognize when they need to disclose.
WTO, Rules of Conduct for the Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (“DSU Rules of Conduct”), art.
As a former “Appellator,” I continue to be bound by the WTO Rules of Conduct.
The current Members of the Appellate Body are constrained by the WTO Rules of Conduct from offering a reply.5 Fortunately, as a former Member of the Appellate Body, I am not.