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Full Title

1956 Protocol to the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling

Short Title / Abbreviations

1956 Whaling Protocol

CIL Subject Classification
Citations to Text 338 UNTS 366, 10 UST 952, TIAS 4228
Date of Adoption 19/11/1956
Place of Adoption Washington, United States of America
Secretariat / Relevant Authority

International Whaling Commission (IWC)

Depository

Government of the United States of America

Entry Into Force Status In Force
Source

Government of the United States of America, Department of State

Date of Entry into Force

04/05/1959

Entry into Force / Termination Provisions

“Article III (2)

This Protocol shall enter into force on the date upon which instruments of ratification have been deposited with, or written notifications of adherence have been received by, the Government of the United States of America on behalf of all the Contracting Governments to the 1946 Whaling Convention.”

General Status 86 Parties (as of 14/11/2023)
Links to Current Status/Reservations Government of the United States of America, Department of State
Status
ASEAN States
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia Accession 01/06/2006
Indonesia
Lao PDR Accession 22/05/2007
Malaysia
Myanmar
Philippines Accession 10/08/1981
Signature 30/06/1988
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
Related Instruments
This instrument amends/supersedes

1946 International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling

Related Instruments

1937 International Agreement for the Regulation of Whaling

1938 Protocol on Regulation of Whaling

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