Given the participants' request to protect certain sensitive business information, public observation will be limited to a broadcast of the opening and closing statements made at the first session of the oral hearing, which took place from 17 to 20 April. The second session of the oral hearing is due to take place at a later date, and registration for public observation of that session will be opened only upon completion of the oral hearing.

Places reserved for the public will be allocated on a first come, first served basis upon receipt of a completed registration form. Completed forms should be sent by e-mail only to: [email protected].

Applications will be accepted until 12 noon, Geneva time, on 7 May 2018. Those to whom seats have been allocated will be advised by e-mail. Those attending will need to present an official photo ID to access the viewing room. Please note that no audio/video recording will be permitted. Portable phones must be switched off throughout the broadcast. Security checks may delay access to the viewing room.

The WTO is unable to offer any support, including financial, for accommodation, flight arrangements or visas.

Only those with pre-allocated seats will be admitted.