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5️⃣ Elements on other aspects include:
➡️ Institutional arrangements (need for a dedicated secretariat or an implementation support unit, and other propositions)
➡️ Requirements for entry-into-force of a LBI (essential for the effectiveness of such an instrument)
(para. 70 -71)

4️⃣ Elements on international cooperation focus on:
➡️ Peaceful exploration and use of outer space
➡️ Foster exchange of equipment, materials and scientific and technological information
➡️ Incentives for providing technical assistance and capacity building
(para. 68-69)

2️⃣ Elements on obligations include several important considerations on space security measures. (para. 54-66)

1️⃣ Elements on principles and objectives:

➡️ General principles that could be the basis for the scope, principles and objectives of a LBI on PAROS
➡️ Principles contained in the UN Charter
➡️ Principles contained in disarmament and non-proliferation treaties
➡️ Principle of due regard
➡️ Gender lens

Transparency and confidence-building measures:
Seen as complementary to verification measures in a legally binding instrument, they could include:
📄 2013 GGE report: digitallibrary.un.org/record/75515...
📄 2023 United Nations Disarmament Commission report: meetings.unoda.org/meeting/5788...

Verification: A number of experts considered that verification should be an integral part of any legally binding instrument and should be considered at every stage of the deliberative and negotiating process. (para. 35-37)

Experts expressed various views on whether an instrument would require definitions. The list of the specific terms on which definitions may be sought includes: (para. 33-34)

GGE experts shared considerations relating to obligations, definitions, verification and monitoring included discussions on proposals for legally binding and non-legally binding measures. (para. 29-41)

GGE discussions on the existing legal and normative framework included:
⚖️ Applicability of international law
⚖️ The relevance of non-legally binding instruments ⚖️ Various views on discussing the application of IHL ⚖️ Possible role of the principle of due regard (para. 23-27)

In this thread I tried to sum up some of the points addressed in the Report by the Chair of the GGE on further practical measures for the prevention of an arms race in outer space. All is very open and publicly accessible at this link: meetings.unoda.org/meeting/6732...