The process — Stages in a typical WTO dispute settlement case

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6.8 Non-implementation

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Preface

Introduction to the WTO dispute settlement system

Historic development of the WTO dispute settlement system

WTO Bodies involved in the dispute settlement process

Legal basis for a dispute

Possible object of a complaint — Jurisdiction of Panels and the Appellate Body

The process — Stages in a typical WTO dispute settlement case

Legal effect of panel and appellate body reports and DSB recommendations and rulings

Dispute Settlement without recourse to Panels and the Appellate Body

Participation in dispute settlement proceedings

Legal issues arising in WTO dispute settlement proceedings

Developing countries in WTO dispute settlement

Evaluation of the WTO dispute settlement system: results to date

If the losing Member fails to bring its measure into conformity with its (WTO) obligations within the reasonable period of time, the prevailing complainant is entitled to resort to temporary measures, which can be either compensation or the suspension of WTO obligations, as discussed below. Neither of these temporary measures is preferred to full implementation of DSB recommendations and rulings (Articles 3.7 and 22.1 of the DSU).

Disclaimer

This interactive training module is based on the “Handbook on the WTO Dispute Settlement System” published in 2004. The second edition of this handbook published in 2017 can be found at here.

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