Re: 2nd International Conference of Chief Justices
I have received your invitation dated 4 July 2001 to attend
the forthcoming conference on Article 51 of the Indian Constitution
to be held on 23 December 2001.
I am greatly honored to be invited to this distinguished
gathering but I regret that commitments in the Cook Islands
and at home in New Zealand in December prevent my attendance.
I have read with interest the papers that accompanied your
invitation. The aim of the conference is undoubtedly of
the first importance in a worldwide aspect. The formation
of an international law with sanctions to enforce it would
be a great achievement in this new century. I applaud your
efforts and wish them every success.