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| A '''Presidential Statement''' is often created when the ] cannot reach consensus or are prevented from passing a ] by a permanent member's ], or threat thereof. Such statements are similar in content, format, and tone to resolutions, but are not legally binding.<ref>{{citation |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=4vCVDYufeMsC&pg=PA21 |title=United Nations sanctions and the rule of law |author=Jeremy Matam Farrall}}</ref> | |||
| The adoption of a Presidential Statement requires consensus, although Security Council members may abstain. The Statement is signed by the sitting ]. | |||
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A Presidential Statement is often created when the United Nations Security Council cannot reach consensus or are prevented from passing a resolution by a permanent member's veto, or threat thereof. Such statements are similar in content, format, and tone to resolutions, but are not legally binding.
The adoption of a Presidential Statement requires consensus, although Security Council members may abstain. The Statement is signed by the sitting Security Council President.
References
- Jeremy Matam Farrall, United Nations sanctions and the rule of law
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