whole. The fact that the majority of States regard the renunciation of the first use of nuel"ear weapons as a decisive step to prevent nuclear war has already been reflected in a nunber of General Assembly resolutions. (b) As for the inclusion of the crines of colonialisrn and g5,!!g!1!' the German Democratic RepubLic considers tbat these crimes violate one of the most fundanental human rights, nanely the right of the peoples to self-determination, as it is laid down in the Charter of the United Nations. They pose a serious threat to the peace and security of mankind and nust, therefore, be included in the Code. (c) Activities undertaken by rnercenaries against sovereign States to overthrow Governments and against national liberation movenents, as well as the support for sucb activities constitute, hrithout doubt, an offence against tbe peace and security of mankind and should be included in tbe Code as a separate offence.A/40/4sL English Page 9 9. fn tbe vlew of the Gernan Denocratic Republic ttre followtnq generally recognized principles should be included in the Code to ensure the punlshment of individuals having comnitted offences against the peace and securlty of mankind: (a) The principle of individual criminal responsibtlity for offences against the peace and security of mankind; (b) The principle that the officlal status of an lndividual provldes no legal reason for exernption from punishment for an unlawful act or for mitigation of punishnent; (c) The principle tbat activities undertaken pursuant to the order of a superior provide no grounds for exenptlon from puniEhment but can nerely be considered a mitigating circumstarrcet (d) The principle of non-applicabllity of any statutory limitations in respeet of offences against the peace and security of nanklnd; (e) Applicability of the principle aut Judicare aqt.dedere ln respect of individuals who connitted offences against tbe peace and security.of mankind;
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international law and the concept of crimes against humanity, specifically the inclusion of certain crimes in a code and the principles that should guide the punishment of individuals who commit such crimes. The text does not mention any specific economic, environmental, or technological issues, but rather focuses on the legal framework for holding individuals accountable for their actions.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations