In order to provide the States parties with the lists of issues and questions well in advance, the pre-session working group meets for five days (in closed meetings) after the session prior to the one at which the periodic reports will be considered.
8. 为了提前将议题和问题清单交给缔约国，会前工作组在其会议结束后，于审议定期报告的会议之前开会五天（非公开会议）。