Appellate Body Update

From Monday's DSB meeting:

Chair's statement on Appellate Body matters

The DSB Chair, Ambassador Xavier Carim (South Africa), reminded delegations that the deadline for nominations of candidates to fill the vacancy left by the non-reappointment of Mr Seung Wha Chang is 14 September 2016. He also reminded delegations that they must inform the Selection Committee should any of the candidates nominated to fill the vacancy created by the expiry of Ms Yuejiao Zhang's second term wish to participate in the new selection process. The Chair also reminded delegations that, starting on 26 September, he will convene the first dedicated session for a focused discussion by members on any issue that has been raised in respect of Appellate Body reappointments, including whether to modify the rules governing reappointments.