The WTO Analytical Index is a comprehensive guide to the interpretation and application of the WTO agreements by the Appellate Body, dispute settlement panels and other WTO bodies. Requests for consultations (1995 � 2020)īack to top Interpretation of WTO agreements The General Council convenes as the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) to deal with disputes between WTO members.Īppeals are handled by the permanent seven-member Appellate Body which is set up by the Dispute Settlement Body and broadly represents the range of WTO membership.īack to top Dispute settlement activity - some figuresĪs of end-2020, WTO members had submitted 598 requests for consultations, the first stage in the dispute settlement process.
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