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Who Needs Reforming the Most–the UN or its Members?

Who Needs Reforming the Most–the UN or its Members? © Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, 2007 DOI: 10.1163/090273507X225774 Nordic Journal of International Law 76 (2007) 265–279 NORDIC JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL LAW www.brill.nl/nord Who Needs Reforming the Most–the UN or its Members? Hans Corell * Over the years, I have had the privilege of addressing many different audiences. To speak to audiences where there are students present and to participate in dis- cussions with them is always a challenge. Such events are important. Students represent the new generation. Who knows, among you might very well be some of the leading politicians, scientists, artists, businessmen, lawyers and civil ser- vants of the next generation. My message today concerns matters of great consequence–and I must be frank. Otherwise I would compromise my “integrity in the sense of respect for law and respect for truth.” The words quoted are from a famous speech on the duties of the international civil servant by Dag Hammarskjöld, Secretary- General of the United Nations 1953–1961. 1 I should also make clear that I retired from public service–42 years in all–in 2004 and that I speak in my personal capacity only. As always, you should listen with a critical mind. And I welcome critical ques- tions. But, http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Nordic Journal of International Law Brill

Who Needs Reforming the Most–the UN or its Members?

Corell, Hans
Nordic Journal of International Law , Volume 76 (2-3): 265 – Jan 1, 2007
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© 2007 Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, The Netherlands
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10.1163/090273507X225774
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© Koninklijke Brill NV, Leiden, 2007 DOI: 10.1163/090273507X225774 Nordic Journal of International Law 76 (2007) 265–279 NORDIC JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL LAW www.brill.nl/nord Who Needs Reforming the Most–the UN or its Members? Hans Corell * Over the years, I have had the privilege of addressing many different audiences. To speak to audiences where there are students present and to participate in dis- cussions with them is always a challenge. Such events are important. Students represent the new generation. Who knows, among you might very well be some of the leading politicians, scientists, artists, businessmen, lawyers and civil ser- vants of the next generation. My message today concerns matters of great consequence–and I must be frank. Otherwise I would compromise my “integrity in the sense of respect for law and respect for truth.” The words quoted are from a famous speech on the duties of the international civil servant by Dag Hammarskjöld, Secretary- General of the United Nations 1953–1961. 1 I should also make clear that I retired from public service–42 years in all–in 2004 and that I speak in my personal capacity only. As always, you should listen with a critical mind. And I welcome critical ques- tions. But,

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