Legislation/International Agreements A number of Parliaments worldwide are either at the stage of operationalising, working toward or debating their modus operandi to position themselves more advantageously to tackle the international agenda. With a few exceptions, Parliaments have an important constitutional role to play in relation to the ratification/accession/signing of different international agreements or treaties. Currently, most Parliaments have a major role in overseeing the implementation of international agreements and treaties. As a proposed resolution, the Portfolio Committee suggested that the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa be fully informed at all stages of the negotiation and conclusion of international agreements. This would increase the chances that Parliaments would approve a negotiated agreement to allow for a more predictable procedure and to reduce the chances of failing to conclude international agreements when negotiations had already been concluded