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balance of payments difficulties, developing country Members’ right to take import measures (GATT XVIII:B) GATT 429 adequacy to forestall the threat of or stop a serious decline in monetary reserves (GATT XVIII:9(a)) GATT 496-7 IMF information as evidence of GATT 497 change in development policy, exclusion of requirement for (GATT XVIII:9) burden of proof GATT 498 macroeconomic policy instruments and structural measures distinguished GATT 505 competence of panel to examine justification GATT 489-91, 506 DSU, applicability to disputes relating to DSU 5 GATT XVIII:2 GATT 488 inadequacy of reserves (GATT XVIII:9(b)) GATT 496-7 justification (GATT XVIII:9) Ad Note GATT XVIII:11 and GATT 500-4 critical date for evaluation by panel GATT 495 phase-out, right to in absence of balance of payments difficulties (GATT XVIII:12(c)) GATT 493, 507, 510 progressive relaxation obligation (GATT XVIII:11), General Council/BOB Committee role (GATT XVIII:12(c)) GATT 492-3 progressive relaxation obligation (GATT XVIII:11) Ad Note (removal of restrictions and recurrence of one of GATT XVIII:9 conditions) GATT 500-4 causal relationship (“would produce”) GATT 503 “gradual relaxation” GATT 501 temporal sequence (“thereupon”) GATT 504 threat of return, sufficiency GATT 501 right (GATT XVIII:2) GATT 488 special or additional rules and procedures for dispute settlement (DSU 1.2 and Appendix 2) and DSU 5 Balance of Payments Restrictions, Committee on adoption of notification format (BOP Understanding, para. 9) GATT 515 annual reports WTO 101 establishment WTO 78, 99, GATT 511 observer status GATT 514 reporting procedures GATT 517 rules of procedure (1995) WTO 54, 100, GATT 513 terms of reference WTO 99, GATT 512 balance of payments restrictions (GATT XII) developing country Members (GATT XVIII) distinguished GATT 429, 488 GATT practice GATT 430 “restrictions made effective through state-trading organizations” (Ad Articles XI, XI, XIII, XIV and XVIII) GATT 428 balance of payments, restrictions to safeguard (GATS XII) competence, Ministerial Conference (WTO IV:1) WTO 42 notification format (GATS XII:4) GATS 61 Balance of Payments Understanding (BOP) DSU, applicability (BOB Understanding, footnote 1) GATT 489-91 notification format (para. 9) GATT 515 preparatory work, absence of GATT 489 quantitative restrictions, elimination (GATT XI) and GATT 395 status in relation to GATT XII and XVIII:B GATT 346, 508, DSU 5 time-schedule (para. 13) GATT 493, 510, 516 Bananas, Decision on Transitional Regime for the EC Autonomous Tariff Rate Quotas on Imports of (Doha) WTO 38, 46 benefit: see subsidy, definition (SCM 1), conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b)) Berne Convention (1971): see copyright protection (Berne Convention (1971)); copyright protection (Berne Convention (1971)), broadcasting to the public (Berne 11bis); TRIPS Agreement, Berne Convention and (TRIPS 9) BFA Committee: see Budget, Finance and Administration Committee biodiversity, protection, patentability of plant and animal inventions (TRIPS 27.3(b)), review (Doha Declaration, para. 19) blue box (AG 6.5 and July package, Annex A, para. 16) border measures: see market access (AG 4), measures required to be converted into ordinary customs duties (AG 4.2 and footnote 1); national treatment, general principle (GATT III:1), applicability, measures imposed at the time or point of importation (“internal measures”) (GATT Ad Art. III) Border Tax Adjustment, Working Party on, “like product” (GATT III:2 and III:4), criteria GATT 157, 162, 166, 239 Brazil, ATC safeguard measures (ATC 6), TMB discussion ATC 48, 108 Brazil — Aircraft dispute (WT/DS46), implementation of recommendations and rulings of the DSB (DSU 21), ad hoc procedural agreements, establishment of panel DSU 637 Brazil — Aircraft (AB), WT/DS46/AB/R, DSR 1999:III burden of proof developing country Members SCM 3.1(a) (Annex I (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies))/SCM 27 SCM 115-16, DSU 1013 export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies, item (k)) SCM 443 confidentiality of proceedings (DSU 14/DSU 17.10/DSU 18.2/WP 3) business confidential information (DSU 18.2) additional procedures (ABWP 16.1), need for DSU 847 obligation to return or destroy DSU 486 Rules of Conduct (RoC VII:1) and DSU 841 consultations (SCM 4.1-4), object and purpose, clarification and development of the facts of the situation/mutually agreed solution (SCM 4.3) SCM 150, 155, DSU 144 developing country Members (SCM 27) exemption from SCM 3.1(a) (transitional period) (SCM 27.3), as part of balance of obligations and rights DSU 918 n. 1332 phase out/standstill obligation (SCM 27.4) benchmark period (SCM 27.4, footnote 55) SCM 357 “grant” (SCM 27.4, footnote 55) SCM 138, 354 inflation, relevance SCM 356 SCM 25, relevance SCM 334 Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I) export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k)) “benefit” (SCM 1.1(b)) and SCM 77, 447 burden of proof SCM 443 Commercial Interest Reference Rate (CIRR), relevance SCM 448 international undertaking on official export credits (item (k), second paragraph) (“safe haven”), “in the field of export credit terms” SCM 454 “used to secure a material advantage” SCM 443, 446, 447 “material” SCM 447 implementation of recommendations and rulings of the DSB (DSU 21), impracticality of immediate compliance/reasonable period of time (DSU 21.3, chapeau), SCM Agreement, applicability to DSU 569 interpretation of covered agreements means, different language in same agreement SCM 447 specific terms and phrases, “grant” (SCM 27.4, footnote 55) SCM 136-7, 353-4 preliminary rulings on, confidentiality issues DSU 847, 968 relationships within and between agreements SCM 3.1/SCM 27.4 SCM 115-16, DSU 1013 SCM 3.1(a)/SCM 27.4 DSU 917 SCM 3.2/SCM 27.4 SCM 138 SCM 25/SCM 27.4 SCM 334 request for establishment of panel, requirements (DSU 6.2) identification of specific measures at issue amendment of measures before establishment of panel DSU 267 specific measure the subject of consultations, need for identity with, whether SCM 155, DSU 144 Rules of Conduct (ABWP 8-11), confidentiality of proceedings and (RoC VII:1) DSU 841 subsidy, definition (SCM 1) conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b)), SCM Illustrative List, Item (k) and SCM 77 financial contribution (SCM 1.1(a)(1)), conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b)) as parallel requirement SCM 3 “withdrawal of subsidy without delay” (SCM 4.7), time limits, DSU 21.3 provisions, relevance DSU 569 Working Procedures (appellate review (DSU 17.9 and ABWP)), adoption, AB authority DSU 486 Brazil — Aircraft (Panel), WT/DS46/R, DSR 1999:III burden of proof, phase out/standstill obligation (SCM 27.4) SCM 364-5 consultations (SCM 4.1-4), object and purpose, clarification and development of the facts of the situation/mutually agreed solution (SCM 4.3) SCM 155, DSU 128 developing country Members, WTO Agreement Preamble and WTO 7 developing country Members (SCM 27) WTO 7 phase out/standstill obligation (SCM 27.4) constant or nominal values as determining factor SCM 356 “grant” (SCM 27.4, footnote 55) SCM 353-4 actual expenditure, limitation to SCM 358-9 “inconsistent with its development needs”, responsibility for determining SCM 361-3 “prohibited” subsidy status (SCM 3.1(a)) and SCM 114, 338 SCM 27.2(b) and SCM 114, 338-9, 343 developing country Members SCM Agreement and WTO 7 Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I) export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k)) “benefit” (SCM 1.1(b)) and SCM 447 international undertaking on official export credits (item (k), second paragraph) (“safe haven”), “in the field of export credit terms” SCM 454 “used to secure a material advantage” SCM 446 offset of advantage, sufficiency to prohibit measure (items (e)-(i)) SCM 430 “provision … through government-mandated schemes … on terms more favourable …” (item (d)) SCM 429 interpretation of covered agreements means, same or closely related phrases in same agreement, SCM 3.2/SCM 27.4 SCM 136 ordinary meaning “in the field of export credit terms” (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I)) SCM 454 relationships within and between agreements SCM 3.1/SCM 27.2(b) SCM 114, 338-9 SCM 3.1/SCM 27.4 SCM 114, 338-9 SCM 27.2(b)/SCM 27.3 SCM 343 request for establishment of panel, requirements (DSU 6.2) consultations, indication as to whether held DSU 166 DSB’s obligation to examine absence DSU 166 panel’s obligation to examine absence DSU 166 identification of specific measures at issue, specific measure the subject of consultations, need for identity with, whether SCM 155, DSU 166 request for establishment of panel, requirements (SCM 4.4), consultations, failure to reach mutually agreed solution DSU 166 SCM Agreement, object and purpose (SCM 1), multilateral disciplines on subsidies distorting international trade SCM 359, 496 special or additional rules and procedures for dispute settlement (DSU 1.2 and Appendix 2), SCM 4.2 SCM 165 subsidy, definition (SCM 1) financial contribution (SCM 1.1(a)(1)) direct transfer of funds (SCM 1.1(a)(1)), timing of transfer, relevance SCM 17 potential direct transfer of funds (SCM 1.1(a)(1)) SCM 15 “withdrawal of subsidy without delay” (SCM 4.7), “without delay”, DSU 21.3 and SCM 165, 171 Brazil — Aircraft (Article 21.5 — Canada) (AB), WT/DS46/AB/RW, DSR 2000:VIII and DSR 2000:IX burden of proof, export credits at rates below actual cost funds so employed (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies, item (k)) SCM 469 Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I) export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k)) as affirmative defence under SCM 3.1(a) SCM 452 burden of proof SCM 469 Commercial Interest Reference Rate (CIRR), relevance SCM 449 “used to secure a material advantage” SCM 443, 447 municipal law, as justification for failure to fulfil international obligations, exclusion (VCLT 27) DSU 357 relationships within and between agreements, SCM 3.1(a)/SCM Illustrative List, item (k) SCM 444 review of implementation of DSB rulings (DSU 21.5), burden of proof DSU 623 “withdrawal of subsidy without delay” (SCM 4.7) continuation of payments SCM 159-60, 188 “without delay”, private contractual arrangements, relevance SCM 167, 188 Brazil — Aircraft (Article 21.5 — Canada) (Panel), WT/DS46/RW, DSR 2000:VIII and DSR 2000:IX burden of proof, export credits at rates below actual cost funds so employed (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies, item (k)) SCM 443 composition of delegation (panel) Member’s right to determine DSU 492, 821 “other advisers” DSU 492 confidentiality of proceedings (DSU 14/DSU 17.10/DSU 18.2/WP 3), obligation to respect/ensure respect for DSU 492-3 developing country Members, WTO Agreement Preamble and WTO 6 Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I), export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k)), “export credit” SCM 444 implementation of panel or AB recommendations (DSU 19.1), mechanisms, absence DSU 530 implementation of recommendations and rulings of the DSB (DSU 21), surveillance, mechanisms DSU 530 interpretation of covered agreements ordinary meaning, “export credit” (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I), item (k)) SCM 444 “withdrawal of subsidy without delay” (SCM 4.7), repayment of past subsidy/retroactive effect SCM 163 WTO Preamble, legal relevance WTO 6 Brazil — Aircraft (Article 21.5 — Canada II) (Panel), WT/DS46/RW/2, DSR 2001:X burden of proof affirmative defence DSU 188 export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies, item (k)) SCM 469-71, 472 mandatory/discretionary legislation distinction DSU 188 confidentiality of proceedings (DSU 14/DSU 17.10/DSU 18.2/WP 3), parties, applicability DSU 14 to DSU 432 Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I) export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (item (k)) as affirmative defence under SCM 3.1(a) SCM 452, 463, 472 Commercial Interest Reference Rate (CIRR), relevance SCM 450-1 international undertaking on official export credits (item (k), second paragraph) (“safe haven”) “interest rates provisions” SCM 464-5 legislation as such (mandatory/discretionary distinction) SCM 478 matching derogation, permissibility SCM 476 “successor undertaking” SCM 456-7 relationship with SCM 3.1(a), determination by footnote 5 SCM 452 interpretation of covered agreements guidelines, effectiveness principle (ut res magis valeat quam pereat/effet utile) SCM 462 ordinary meaning, “interest rate support” (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies (SCM Annex I), item (k)) SCM 464 specific terms and phrases, “grant” (SCM 27.4, footnote 55) SCM 139 legislation as such, right to challenge (WTO XVI:4), mandatory/discretionary legislation, distinguishability, affirmative defence and DSU 188 relationships within and between agreements, SCM 3.2/SCM 27.4 SCM 139 request for establishment of panel, requirements (DSU 6.2), identification of specific measures at issue DSU 257 subsidy, definition (SCM 1) conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b)) “benefit” SCM 50 “recipient of a benefit” SCM 52 subsidy programmes as such, right to challenge (mandatory/discretionary distinction) SCM 56-9, 478 financial contribution (SCM 1.1(a)(1)) conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b)), as parallel requirement SCM 4 direct transfer of funds (SCM 1.1(a)(1)) SCM 12 Brazil — Aircraft (Article 22.6 — Brazil), WT/DS46/ARB, DSR 2002:I arbitration (DSU 22.6) burden of proof, SCM 4.11 and DSU 691 multiple complainants DSU 766 scope of review/arbitrators’ mandate (DSU 22.7) ad hoc procedural agreements for implementation of DSB recommendations and rulings DSU 643 determination of “equivalence” (DSU 22.3), methodology paper, request for DSU 730 scope of review/arbitrators’ mandate (SCM 4.11) burden of proof, allocation SCM 195 determination of “appropriateness/appropriate” countermeasure SCM 191, DSU 746, 776 specificity requirements, specific level of suspension (DSU 22.4) DSU 755 third party rights DSU 697 timing in relation to Article 21.5 arbitration (“sequencing”), ad hoc procedural agreements DSU 625, 643 burden of proof arbitration (DSU 22.6) DSU 691 allocation by arbitrator SCM 195 countermeasures (SCM 4.10) SCM 187 applicability to Article 22.6 arbitration (SCM 4.11) DSU 691 onus probandi actori incumbit SCM 195 prima facie case, need for SCM 195 confidentiality of proceedings (DSU 14/DSU 17.10/DSU 18.2/WP 3), business confidential information (DSU 18.2), parallel confidential/non-confidential reports DSU 489 countermeasures in case of failure to comply with panel or AB report within specified time-period (SCM 4.10) “appropriate” SCM 174, 176-8, DSU 772 arbitration (DSU 22.6) and (SCM 4.11) SCM 191, DSU 746, 776 footnote 9 and SCM 183 footnote 10 and SCM 183 nullification or impairment distinguished SCM 174 n. 241, 181-7, 197 products not in competition, inclusion SCM 187 arbitration (DSU 22.6) and (SCM 4.11) as special or additional rules and procedures SCM 192-3, 197, DSU 727 task of arbitrator SCM 191, DSU 746, 776 obligation of other party to present evidence SCM 195 “countermeasure” SCM 174, DSU 770 inducement of compliance as objective SCM 174, DSU 770, 772 proportionality, need for SCM 183 evidence, evaluation good faith and SCM 196 private parties/subjects of international law distinguished SCM 196 good faith (including pacta sunt servanda principle (VCLT 26)), evidence submitted by government SCM 196 implementation of recommendations and rulings of the DSB (DSU 21), Article 22.6 panel’s right of review DSU 643 interpretation of covered agreements guidelines effectiveness principle (ut res magis valeat quam pereat/effet utile) SCM 174 n. 240 meaning to be attributed to every word and phrase SCM 192, DSU 763, 766 text/plain language (VCLT 31(2)) SCM 183 means dictionaries SCM 174, 176, DSU 772 footnotes to treaty SCM 184 ILC draft articles SCM 174, DSU 770 preparatory work (VCLT 32), SCM 4 SCM 183 State practice SCM 174 multiple complainants (DSU 9), Article 22.6 arbitration and DSU 766 nullification or impairment (DSU 3.8) inconsistency with covered agreement as prima facie evidence of, rebuttal SCM 177 SCM 3 and 4 (prohibited subsidies) distinguished SCM 177, 181, DSU 765-6 SCM 5 (adverse effects) SCM 177, 181-2 SCM 7.9 and 10 (commensurate with degree and nature of adverse effects) distinguished SCM 182, 220 relationships within and between agreements DSU 3.8/SCM 3 and 4 SCM 181, DSU 765-6 DSU 22.4/SCM 3 and 4 DSU 765 DSU 22.6/SCM 4.10 and 4.11 DSU 691 SCM 4.9 and 10/SCM 7.9 and 10 SCM 182, 220 special or additional rules and procedures for dispute settlement (DSU 1 2 and Appendix 2) SCM 4.11 as SCM 192-3, 197, DSU 727, 763, 766 State responsibility for breach of international obligations, countermeasures SCM 174 suspension of concessions for non-implementation of DSB recommendations and rulings (DSU 22) agreement to DSU 755 level equivalent to nullification or impairment (DSU 22.4) “appropriate” (SCM 4.10) distinguished SCM 181, 197, DSU 727, 746 SCM 3 and 4 (prohibited subsidies) distinguished SCM 181, 197, DSU 727, 765 “or other obligations”, authorization to suspend (DSU 22.2) DSU 667 termination of treaty for breach (VCLT 60), rights created prior to, effect on (VCLT 70) DSU 643, 703 third party rights, arbitration (DSU 22.6) DSU 697 “withdrawal of subsidy without delay” (SCM 4.7), withdrawal of subsidy as SCM 7.8 remedy compared SCM 181 Brazil — Desiccated Coconut (AB), WT/DS22/AB/R, DSR 1999:IV countervailing duties (SCM, Part V), compliance with GATT VI:3 and SCM Agreement (SCM 10) GATT 316-21, SCM 238, 413-14 Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), as integral part of WTU Agreement WTO 12 Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU), applicability (DSU 1), “covered agreements” (DSU 1.1) DSU 1 due process (dispute settlement proceedings), opportunity to respond to evidence/presentations of other parties DSU 245 GATT 1994, WTO Agreement, incorporation into (WTO Annex 1A), GATT as integral part of WTO (WTO II:2) GATT 319 interpretation of covered agreements means preparatory work (VCLT 32), SCM Agreement GATT 317 transitional decisions taken by signatories of Tokyo SCM Code SCM 399 ordinary meaning, “provisions of this agreement” (SCM 32.3) GATT 316 specific terms and phrases, “this agreement” (SCM 32.3) GATT 292-7 MFN treatment (GATT I:1), anti-dumping and countervailing duties (GATT VI) and GATT 63, 341 non-retroactivity of treaties (VCLT 28) in absence of different intention DSU 65 pre-existing rights, countervailing duties (SCM 32.3) GATT 316, 329, SCM 398-9 relationships within and between agreements GATT I/GATT VI GATT 63 GATT VI/SCM GATT 350-2, SCM 412-14 Schedules of Concessions (GATT II), inconsistency with GATT VI and GATT 342 SCM Agreement investigations and reviews of existing measures, initiated … on or after date of entry into force of WTO Agreement (SCM 32.3) procedural aspects of investigations, whether limited to SCM 402 retroactivity GATT 316-21, 329, SCM 398-9 transitional decisions of Tokyo Round Subsidies and Countervailing Measures Committee, relevance SCM 399 preparatory work (VCLT 32), SCM Code (Tokyo Round) GATT 317-21, 329-30 SCM Code (Tokyo Round) dispute settlement provisions, extension GATT 321 subsequent agreement for purpose of interpretation of GATT VI, whether GATT 329 subsequent practice for purpose of interpretation of GATT VI, whether GATT 329 terms of reference of panels (DSU 7) as definition of jurisdiction/legal claims at issue DSU 245 due process and opportunity to respond to evidence/presentations of other parties DSU 245 “matter referred to the DSB”, as identified in DSU 6.2 (DSU 7.1) DSU 252 WTO Agreement conflict between constituent covered agreements, precedence (WTO, Annex 1A) SCM 412-14 objectives, integrated multilateral trading system WTO 2, SCM 412-14 as single treaty instrument WTO 12 WTO Preamble, legal relevance WTO 2 Brazil — Desiccated Coconut (Panel), WT/DS22/R, DSR 1999:IV consultations (DSU 4), as unconditional obligation (DSU 4.2) DSU 110 consultations (SCM 4.1-4), “without prejudice” nature of obligation (DSU 4.6) DSU 110 countervailing duties (SCM, Part V) compliance with GATT VI:3 and SCM Agreement (SCM 10) SCM 413-14 measures to which GATT VI not applicable SCM 297 continuing collection of duties imposed prior to entry into force of WTO Agreement, SCM 32.3 and SCM 403 review of need for continued imposition (SCM 21.2) SCM 297 decisions, procedures and customary practices under GATT 1947 (WTO XVI:1) GATT 329 SCM Code, whether WTO 218 GATT 1947, continuing relevance under WTO, decisions, procedures and customary practices (WTO XVI:1) GATT 329 GATT 1994, WTO Agreement, incorporation into (WTO Annex 1A), as agreement distinct from GATT 1947 GATT 329 interpretation of covered agreements means “any subsequent agreement … regarding its interpretation or application” (VCLT 31(3)(a)) GATT 329 “any subsequent practice … which establishes the agreement of the parties regarding its interpretation” (VCLT 31(1)(b)) GATT 329 MFN treatment (GATT I:1), anti-dumping and countervailing duties (GATT VI) and GATT 63, 341 precedent, decisions, procedures and customary practices under GATT 1947 (WTO XVI:1) GATT 329 relationships within and between agreements GATT I/GATT VI GATT 63 GATT VI/SCM GATT 349, SCM 392, 412 request for establishment of panel, requirements (DSU 6.2) consultations, indication as to whether held DSU 165 panel’s obligation to examine absence DSU 165 Schedules of Concessions (GATT II), inconsistency with GATT VI and GATT 342 SCM Agreement investigations and reviews of existing measures, initiated … on or after date of entry into force of WTO Agreement (SCM 32.3), “existing measures” SCM 403 preparatory work (VCLT 32), SCM Code (Tokyo Round) WTO 218 specific action against dumping (AD 18.1) or subsidy (SCM 32.1) in accordance with GATT VI as interpreted by AD/SCM Agreement, “except in accordance with the provisions” SCM 392 terms of reference of panels (DSU 7), special terms of reference (DSU 7.3) DSU 291 WTO Agreement conflict between constituent covered agreements, precedence (WTO, Annex 1A) SCM 412-14 objectives, integrated multilateral trading system SCM 412-15 broadcasting (copyright): see copyright protection (Berne Convention (1971)), broadcasting to the public (Berne 11bis) budget and contributions (WTO) (WTO VII): see also Budget, Finance and Administration Committee (BFA) annual budget estimate WTO 148 annual budgetary and financial reports WTO 147 BFA recommendations WTO 148 contributions, scale “inactive members” WTO 149 methodology for calculating, revision 1995 WTO 150 2000 WTO 150 regular review WTO 149 Financial Regulations (WTO) WTO 149, 152 Financial Rules (WTO) WTO 149 Voluntary Contributions, Gifts, or Donations from Non-Governmental Donors, Guidelines (2000) WTO 152 Budget, Finance and Administration Committee (BFA): see also budget and contributions (WTO) (WTO VII) annual reports WTO 105 rules of procedure (1995) WTO 104 technical assistance, instruction to develop plan for long-term funding (Doha Declaration) WTO 90 terms of reference WTO 103 affirmative defence SCM 472, DSU 188, 989, 1004 allocation classification for purposes of, relevance to interpretation of agreement GATT 41 comparative difficulties, relevance DSU 998 general rule/exception, relationship, relevance SPS 3.1 and 3.3 TBT 9, DSU 1012, 1016 misallocation as error of law DSU 1015 responding party SPS 19 review by AB, exclusion DSU 1006 arbitration (DSU 22.6) DSU 691-2 allocation by arbitrator SCM 195 arbitration (DSU 25) DSU 789 change in development policy, exclusion of requirement for (GATT XVIII:9 and Note Ad) GATT 498-9 countermeasures (SCM 4.10), applicability to Article 22.6 arbitration (SCM 4.11) DSU 691-2 defences and exceptions Enabling Clause GATT 55, DSU 1007-8 GATT XVIII:11 and Ad Note DSU 1004 GATT XXIV (regional trade agreements) GATT 713 delay in submitting claim and GATT 655 developing country Members phase out/standstill obligation (SCM 27.4) SCM 364-5 SCM 3.1(a) (Annex I (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies))/SCM 27 SCM 115-16, DSU 1013-14 double taxation measures, justification SCM 440 export credits at rates below actual cost of funds so employed (Illustrative List of Export Subsidies, item (k)) SCM 443, 469-71, 472, 477 fair comparison of export price and normal value (AD 2.4) AD 53 GATT XX: see General Exceptions (GATT XX), burden of proof good faith (including pacta sunt servanda principle (VCLT 26)) DSU 47 implementation of DSB recommendations and rulings (DSU 21.3) DSU 560-2, 574, 593-4, 622 mandatory/discretionary legislation distinction DSU 177, 188, 1001 national treatment, regulatory discrimination (GATT III:4) GATT 231-2 non-violation claims (GATT XXIII:1(b)) GATT 652-5, DSU 807-8 non-violation claims (GPA XXII:2) GPA 13 notification of participation of non-governmental experts in on-the-spot verification (AD, Annex 1(2)) AD 373 onus probandi actori incumbit GATT 581, 652-4, SPS 19, ATC 25, TBT 9, SCM 195, DSU 988-91 panel’s obligation to apply correctly DSU 1015 panel’s right to seek information and advice (DSU 13/SPS 11.2), relevance DSU 421, 1000 prima facie case, need for GATT 396, 499, 581, SPS 57, AD 124, SCM 195, DSU 1004 evidence necessary to establish, determination on case by case basis DSU 994 evidence other than that submitted by parties, panel’s right to consider DSU 995 explicit finding, relevance DSU 996-7, 1005 inconclusive outcome/“equipoise” DSU 992 panel ruling in favour, need for DSU 1014 “reasonable doubts”, sufficiency DSU 1015 refusal to provide information, relevance DSU 1014 quantitative restrictions (GATT XI) GATT 396 reversal in respect of circumvention of export subsidy commitments (AG 10.3) AG 88-9 scientific evidence, sufficiency (SPS 2.2) SPS 17-20, DSU 1010 SCM provisions conferral of benefit (SCM 1.1(b)) SCM 59-60, 70-1 countermeasures (SCM 4.10) SCM 187, 195 “serious prejudice” (SCM 27.8) SCM 382 SG 4.2 DSU 995 SPS measures: see SPS Agreement, burden of proof suspension of concessions, conformity with DSU 22.4 DSU 689-90 TBT 2.4 DSU 1016 transitional safeguard measures (ATC 6) ATC 46 TRIPS 70.8 DSU 1015 written record of analysis, relevance AD 166 business confidential information: see confidentiality of proceedings (DSU 14/DSU 17.10/DSU 18.2/WP 3), business confidential information (DSU 18.2) business practices (GATS IX) GATS 58 electronic commerce GATS 58 |
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