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The United Nations will convene the ‘UN Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects’ in June/July 2001. The specific objectives of the 2001 Conference are currently undecided. This paper, the first in a series of briefings, outlines a proposed scope for the Conference. It further proposes concrete objectives and practical agreements which could be achieved during the Conference. It is hoped that the proposals and recommendations presented will contribute to efforts to secure a comprehensive and progressive framework for the Conference.