Understanding dispute settlement mechanisms in the world trading system

an analysis of the mechanisms under the WTO, NAFTA and MERCOSUR

Panel Proceedings The Parties may bring the dispute before a panel, if a matter
remains unresolved after consultations and referral to the Commission.39
Composition and Qualification of Panel The panel consists of five members and
procedures for selection differ depending on whether there are two or three
disputing Parties.40They are always citizens of the parties to the dispute, except
the chair of the panel. The panellists are normally selected from a permanent
roster of up to 30 ...