text: constitutes in principle an acceptable basis for eontinuing work in this fieId, although the text as it stands needs to be considerably enlarged upon and broadened. The Code must take into account tbe major international agreements designed to prevent the most dangerous crimes against peace and humanity and also the trends in the development of international legal norms in this field. 4. In order to strengthen its preventive function, the Code, in our view, must include a broad general definition of the concept of an offence against the Peace and security of mankind. This definition must contain the most essential criteria for such offences: the internationally wrongful nature of the act, the impairnent of the vital interests of the international connunity and the recognition of such an act by the entire international community as an offence. 5. The following nust be regarded as offences against the peace and security of mankind: the planning, preparation, launching or waging of a lrar of aggression; actions aimed at the first use by a State of nuclear rdeaponsi acts of State terrorism; the establishnent or naintenance by force of colonial rule; genocide; apartheid; violations of the laws and customs of hrar, etc. 6. Actions that constitute conspiracy to conmit any of the acts referred to above, direct incitement, eonrpJ-icity or an attempt t,o conmit such acts are also criminal. 7. In order to ensure the inevitability of punishment of persons guilty of committing offences against the peace and seeurity of nankind, the following principles must be given international legal recognition in the Code: (a) No statutory limitation shall apply in respect of such offences; (b) The principle aut judicare aut dedere l,/ must be applied in all circumstances in respect of persons guilty of committing offences; vEither judge or release.A/40/4sL English Page 12
analysis: The text appears to be discussing international law and criminal justice, specifically the concept of "offences against the peace and security of mankind". It outlines the need for a broad definition of such crimes and proposes various examples of such offences, including war crimes, terrorism, and human rights violations. The text also touches on the principles of punishment and jurisdiction for these crimes. Given the focus on international law and criminal justice, I hypothesize that the most fitting category would be related to international relations or law.