The Dispute Settlement System of the W.T.O.: Structure and Function in the Perspective of the First 10 Years

Abstract

This Article provides an inside from of the transition from the GATT to the WTO, including the basic features of the system and the role of the Appellate Body as a judicial body within the WTO, as well as the relations between judicial and political bodies. IT reflects on the first ten years of activity, the reform of the DSU and the position of private parties.