and Security of Mankind, particularly for small and medium-sized countries, commended the two reports (A/CN.4/364 and A/CN.4/377) submitted by the Special Rapporteur since the Commission had resumed consideration of the topic, and said he agreed with the proposed programme of work (A/39/10, para. 65 (b)). With regard to the content ratione materiae of the draft code, since not all international crimes were crimes against the peace and security of mankind, only the most serious crimes should be included in the future code. If those crimes were treated differently from other international crimes -which could be covered by regimes established under other international instruments -the objective of the draft Code would be clarified and the purpose of the drafting work would be better served. Regarding the content ratione personae, it was true that many crimes against the peace and security of mankind could only be committed by States, or with their blessing, and that it would be difficult to prevent such crimes without clear provisions on State responsibility~ however, the notion of the criminal responsibility of States and the implementation of enforcement measures gave rise to actual problems and required further study. The Commission should therefore proceed with great care. Of course, that did not preclude international responsibility of States for such crimes, and in that connection article 19 of Part One of the draft articles on I ... A/C.6/39/SR.39 Enqlish Paqe 8 (Mr. Huan~ Jiahua, China) State responsibility miqht serve as a quide for future work. At the current stage, however, the Commission was riqht to propose limiting the content ratione personae to the criminal liability of individuals, without prejudice to subsequent consideration of the possible application to States of the notion of international criminal responsibility in the light of the opinions expressed by Governments lA/39/10, para. 65 (a)). 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the drafting of a code on crimes against the peace and security of mankind, and the role of States and individuals in committing such crimes. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting a legal or international relations context. The content of the text also implies a focus on international relations and cooperation, rather than specific economic or social issues.

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