The arguments for and against the inclusion of such a saving clause had been comprehensively presented in the fifth report of the Special Rapporteur; Singapore was reflecting on the meaning of draft article 17 and the need for its inclusion.
特别报告员已在第五次报告中详尽地阐述了赞成和反对列入这样一项保障条款的理由；新加坡正在考虑第17条草案的含义以及是否需列入问题。