text: text of his "Study on the independence and impartiality cf the judiciary, jurors and assessors and the independence of lawyers". 1982/2. Quest_ion__q_f _t_he freedoms, s_eg-regs;b_ion_ _ £ j^j 9.ki i particular reference to colonial^and other_ dep_Gndent £0UiTbri_e3 and territories; report of" the Sub-Commission _under ^ommis_si£n on_ Human Eights ^£olTution_ 8 JSCIII_) 114/ The Sub-Commission decided, without a vote, to recuest the Secretary-General to forward the following text without delay to the Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights for transmission to the Government of Israel; "The Sub-Commission on Prevention of 'Discrimination and Protection of Minorities is graveljr concerned by the vast human suffering resulting from the invasion of Lebanon and the blockade and massive bombardment of Beirut;. It ir> shocking and inconceivable that so many thousands of Lebanese and Palestinian civilians, including helpless children, women and men, should, stiffer as a consequence of any military conflict. This contravenes all the efforts made by the international conmuiiity to ameliorate the suffering caused by armed conflicts, especially to civilian populations. It is the urgent wish of the Sub-Commission that all military operations in Lebanon, in particular the blocks.de and. massive bombardment cf Beirut, should ston immediately and that international humanitarian norms, especially the 1>49 Geneve, Conventions and their additional protocols relating, in particular, to the protection of civilian populations and of prisoners of war, be respected. The Sub-Commission urgently calls for the full co-operation of Israel, and all other Stat.es and parties concerned, in the efforts of the United Nations, the ICP,C and other humanitarian organizations seeking to ameliorate the tragic human suffering that lies been caused and is being caused by the Israeli invasion". 1982/jOrganization of work The Sub-Commission decided to set up sessional working groups for the consideration of agenda itens 11 and 16. 1982/4.
analysis: The text appears to be a report from a United Nations sub-commission, discussing the situation in Lebanon and the Israeli invasion, and calling for an end to the conflict and respect for international humanitarian norms. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a focus on international relations and human rights.