Done at: London
Date enacted: 1972-10-20
In force: 1977-07-15
The parties to the present Convention,
Desiring to maintain a high level of safety at sea,
Jun 06
Convention Relating to International Exhibitions
Convention Relating to International Exhibitions Signed at Paris on 22nd November 1928,
And Supplemented by the Protocols of 10th May 1948,
16th November 1966, 30th November 1972
And the Amendment of 24th June 1982
And the Amendment of 31st May 1988 Continue reading
Jun 06
International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC)
Done at: Brussels
Date enacted: 1969-11-29
In force: 1975-06-19
The States Parties to the present Convention,
Conscious of the dangers of pollution posed by the worldwide maritime carriage of oil in bulk,
Jun 06
International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage
Done at: London
Date enacted: 2001-03-23
In force: 2008-11-21
The States Parties to this Convention,
Recalling article 194 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, 1982, which provides that States shall take all measures necessary to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment,
Jun 06
Convention Concerning International Carriage By Rail (COTIF)
from 9 th May, 1980
Version applicable as from 1 st November, 1996
Consolidated Text Of The Convention Concerning International Carriage By Rail (COTIF)
(Berne, 9 May 1980)
[entered into force on 1 May 1985] Continue reading
Jun 05
United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Done at: Vienna
Date enacted: 1988-12-20
In force: 1990-11-11
The Parties to this Convention,
Deeply concerned by the magnitude of and rising trend in the illicit production of, demand for and traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, which pose a serious threat to the health and welfare of human beings and adversely affect the economic, cultural and political foundations of society,
Jun 05
Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products
PREAMBLE
The Parties to this Protocol,
Considering that on 21 May 2003, the Fifty-sixth World Health Assembly adopted by consensus the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which came into force on 27 February 2005;
Recognizing that the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is one of the United Nations’ most rapidly ratified treaties and a fundamental tool for attaining the objectives of the World Health Organization; Continue reading
Jun 05
International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages 1979 (‘Hostages Convention’)
THE STATES PARTIES to this Convention,
HAVING IN MIND the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations concerning the maintenance of international peace and security and the promotion of friendly relations and co-operation among States,
RECOGNIZING in particular that everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person, as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Continue reading
Jun 05
International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System
Done at: Brussels
Date enacted: 1983-06-14
In force: 1988-01-01
Preamble
The Contracting Parties to this Convention, established under the auspices of the Customs Co-operation Council,
Desiring to facilitate international trade,
Desiring to facilitate the collection, comparison and analysis of statistics, in particular those on international trade,
Jun 05
International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-fouling Systems on Ships
Done at: London
Date enacted: 2001-10-05
In force: 2008-09-17
The Parties to these Convention,
Noting that scientific studies and investigations by Governments and competent international organizations have shown that certain anti-fouling systems used on ships pose a substantial risk of toxicity and other chronic impacts to ecologically and economically important marine organisms and also that human health may be harmed as a result of the consumption of affected seafood,
