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UN General Assembly

The General Assembly is the main deliberative organ of the United Nations. It is composed of representatives of all Member States, each of which has one vote. Decisions on important questions, such as those on peace and security, admission of new Members and budgetary matters, require a two-thirds majority. Decisions on other questions are reached by a simple majority. These decisions may be adopted without a vote, or with a vote, which may be recorded, non-recorded or by roll-call. While the decisions of the General Assembly have no legally binding force for Governments, they carry the weight of world opinion on major international issues, as well as the moral authority of the world community. The work of the United Nations derives largely from the decisions of the General Assembly, i.e. the will of the majority of the Members, as expressed in resolutions adopted by the General Assembly. This database contains General Assembly reports and resolutions of relevance to the work of UNHCR.  Website: www.un.org/ga
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Review of the functioning and programme of work of the United Nations in crime prevention and criminal justice : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

14 December 1990 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Human rights in the administration of justice : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

15 December 1989 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Body of Principles for the Protection of All Persons under any Form of Detention or Imprisonment

9 December 1988 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Thematic Guidelines

Body of Principles for the Protection of All Persons under Any Form of Detention or Imprisonment : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

9 December 1988 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Human rights in the administration of justice : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

8 December 1988 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Human rights in the administration of justice : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

13 December 1985 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Seventh United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

29 November 1985 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Expression of appreciation to the Government and people of Italy on the occasion of the 7th United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

29 November 1985 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Human rights in the administration of justice : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

14 December 1984 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

Seventh United Nations Congress on the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly

14 December 1984 | Publisher: UN General Assembly | Document type: Resolutions/Recommendations/Declarations

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