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1961 Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes

Short Title / Abbreviations

VCDR Optional Protocol on Dispute Settlement

CIL Subject Classification
Citations to Text 500 UNTS 241
Date of Adoption 18/04/1961
Place of Adoption Vienna, Austria
Secretariat / Relevant Authority

United Nations

Dispute settlement provisions

The Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes deals in its entirety with dispute settlement.

Depository

Secretary-General of the United Nations

Entry Into Force Status In Force
Date of Entry into Force

24/04/1964

Entry into Force / Termination Provisions

Article VIII:

“1. The present Protocol shall enter into force on the same day as the Convention or on the thirtieth day following the date of deposit of the second instrument of ratification or accession to the Protocol with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, whichever day is the later.

2. For each State ratifying or acceding to the present Protocol after its entry into force in accordance with paragraph 1 of this article, the Protocol shall enter into force on the thirtieth day after deposit by such State of its instrument of ratification or accession.”

General Status 70 Parties (as of 11/07/2021)
Links to Current Status/Reservations United Nations Treaty Collection
Status
ASEAN States
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia Accession 31/08/1965
Indonesia
Lao PDR Accession 03/12/1962
Malaysia Accession 09/11/1965
Myanmar
Philippines Signature 20/10/1961
Ratification 15/11/1965
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
Related Instruments
This instrument amends/supersedes

1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

Related Instruments

1961 Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, concerning Acquisition of Nationality

1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations

1963 Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes

1963 Optional Protocol to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations Concerning Acquisition of Nationality

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