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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 good-neighbourliness and friendly relations and cooperation among
States,
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Recalling the Declaration on Measures to Eliminate International Terrorism
annexed to General Assembly resolution 49/60 of 9 December 1994, in which, inter
alia, the States Members of the United Nations solemnly reaffirm their unequivocal
condemnation of all acts, methods and practices of terrorism as criminal and
unjustifiable, wherever and by whomever committed, including those which
jeopardize the friendly relations among States and peoples and threaten the
territorial integrity and security of States,
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Noting that the Declaration also encouraged States to review urgently the
scope of the existing international legal provisions on the prevention, repression and
elimination of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, with the aim of ensuring
that there is a comprehensive legal framework covering all aspects of the matter,
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Recalling General Assembly resolution 51/210 of 17 December 1996 and the
Declaration to Supplement the 1994 Declaration on Measures to Eliminate
International Terrorism annexed thereto,
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Recalling also that, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 51/210, an ad hoc
committee was established to elaborate, inter alia, an international convention for
the suppression of acts of nuclear terrorism to supplement related existing
international instruments,
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Recalling also that, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 51/210, an ad hoc
committee was established to elaborate, inter alia, an international convention for
the suppression of acts of nuclear terrorism to supplement related existing
international instruments,
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Noting that acts of nuclear terrorism may result in the gravest consequences
and may pose a threat to international peace and security,
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Being convinced of the urgent need to enhance international cooperation
between States in devising and adopting effective and practical measures for the
prevention of such acts of terrorism and for the prosecution and punishment of their
perpetrators,
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Noting that the activities of military forces of States are governed by rules of
international law outside of the framework of this Convention and that the exclusion
of certain actions from the coverage of this Convention does not condone or make
lawful otherwise unlawful acts, or preclude prosecution under other laws,
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... (iii) With the intent to compel a natural or legal person, an international
organization or a State to do or refrain from doing an act.
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1. Nothing in this Convention shall affect other rights, obligations and
responsibilities of States and individuals under international law, in particular the
purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international
humanitarian law. ...
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1. Nothing in this Convention shall affect other rights, obligations and
responsibilities of States and individuals under international law, in particular the
purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international
humanitarian law. ...
... 2. The activities of armed forces during an armed conflict, as those terms are
understood under international humanitarian law, which are governed by that law
are not governed by this Convention, and the activities undertaken by military
forces of a State in the exercise of their official duties, inasmuch as they are
governed by other rules of international law, are not governed by this Convention. ...
... 2. The activities of armed forces during an armed conflict, as those terms are
understood under international humanitarian law, which are governed by that law
are not governed by this Convention, and the activities undertaken by military
forces of a State in the exercise of their official duties, inasmuch as they are
governed by other rules of international law, are not governed by this Convention. ...
... (b) Exchanging accurate and verified information in accordance with their
national law and in the manner and subject to the conditions specified herein, and
coordinating administrative and other measures taken as appropriate to detect,
prevent, suppress and investigate the offences set forth in article 2 and also in order
to institute criminal proceedings against persons alleged to have committed those
crimes. In particular, a State Party shall take appropriate measures in order to inform
without delay the other States referred to in article 9 in respect of the commission of
the offences set forth in article 2 as well as preparations to commit such offences
about which it has learned, and also to inform, where appropriate, international
organizations. ...
... 2. States Parties shall take appropriate measures consistent with their national
law to protect the confidentiality of any information which they receive in
confidence by virtue of the provisions of this Convention from another State Party
or through participation in an activity carried out for the implementation of this
Convention. If States Parties provide information to international organizations in
confidence, steps shall be taken to ensure that the confidentiality of such
information is protected. ...
... 4. States Parties shall inform the Secretary-General of the United Nations of their
competent authorities and liaison points responsible for sending and receiving the
information referred to in the present article. The Secretary-General of the United
Nations shall communicate such information regarding competent authorities and
liaison points to all States Parties and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Such
authorities and liaison points must be accessible on a continuous basis.
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For purposes of preventing offences under this Convention, States Parties shall
make every effort to adopt appropriate measures to ensure the protection of
radioactive material, taking into account relevant recommendations and functions of
the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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... 5. The provisions of paragraphs 3 and 4 of the present article shall be without
prejudice to the right of any State Party having a claim to jurisdiction in accordance
with article 9, paragraph 1 (c) or 2 (c), to invite the International Committee of the
Red Cross to communicate with and visit the alleged offender. ...
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Any person who is taken into custody or regarding whom any other measures
are taken or proceedings are carried out pursuant to this Convention shall be
guaranteed fair treatment, including enjoyment of all rights and guarantees in
conformity with the law of the State in the territory of which that person is present
and applicable provisions of international law, including international law of human
rights.
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Any person who is taken into custody or regarding whom any other measures
are taken or proceedings are carried out pursuant to this Convention shall be
guaranteed fair treatment, including enjoyment of all rights and guarantees in
conformity with the law of the State in the territory of which that person is present
and applicable provisions of international law, including international law of human
rights.
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... (b) Ensure that any nuclear material is held in accordance with applicable
International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards; and ...
... (c) Have regard to physical protection recommendations and health and
safety standards published by the International Atomic Energy Agency. ...
... 2. Upon the completion of any proceedings connected with an offence set forth in
article 2, or sooner if required by international law, any radioactive material, device
or nuclear facility shall be returned, after consultations (in particular, regarding
modalities of return and storage) with the States Parties concerned to the State Party
to which it belongs, to the State Party of which the natural or legal person owning
such radioactive material, device or facility is a national or resident, or to the State
Party from whose territory it was stolen or otherwise unlawfully obtained. ...
... (a) Where a State Party is prohibited by national or international law from
returning or accepting such radioactive material, device or nuclear facility or where
the States Parties concerned so agree, subject to paragraph 3 (b) of the present
article, the State Party in possession of the radioactive material, devices or nuclear
facilities shall continue to take the steps described in paragraph 1 of the present
article; such radioactive material, devices or nuclear facilities shall be used only for
peaceful purposes; ...
... 4. If the radioactive material, devices or nuclear facilities referred to in
paragraphs 1 and 2 of the present article do not belong to any of the States Parties or
to a national or resident of a State Party or was not stolen or otherwise unlawfully
obtained from the territory of a State Party, or if no State is willing to receive such
items pursuant to paragraph 3 of the present article, a separate decision concerning
its disposition shall, subject to paragraph 3 (b) of the present article, be taken after
consultations between the States concerned and any relevant international
organizations. ...
... 5. For the purposes of paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the present article, the State
Party in possession of the radioactive material, device or nuclear facility may
request the assistance and cooperation of other States Parties, in particular the States
Parties concerned, and any relevant international organizations, in particular the
International Atomic Energy Agency. States Parties and the relevant international
organizations are encouraged to provide assistance pursuant to this paragraph to the
maximum extent possible.
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... 5. For the purposes of paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the present article, the State
Party in possession of the radioactive material, device or nuclear facility may
request the assistance and cooperation of other States Parties, in particular the States
Parties concerned, and any relevant international organizations, in particular the
International Atomic Energy Agency. States Parties and the relevant international
organizations are encouraged to provide assistance pursuant to this paragraph to the
maximum extent possible.
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... 5. For the purposes of paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the present article, the State
Party in possession of the radioactive material, device or nuclear facility may
request the assistance and cooperation of other States Parties, in particular the States
Parties concerned, and any relevant international organizations, in particular the
International Atomic Energy Agency. States Parties and the relevant international
organizations are encouraged to provide assistance pursuant to this paragraph to the
maximum extent possible.
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... 6. The States Parties involved in the disposition or retention of the radioactive
material, device or nuclear facility pursuant to the present article shall inform the
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency of the manner in which
such an item was disposed of or retained. The Director General of the International
Atomic Energy Agency shall transmit the information to the other States Parties. ...
... 6. The States Parties involved in the disposition or retention of the radioactive
material, device or nuclear facility pursuant to the present article shall inform the
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency of the manner in which
such an item was disposed of or retained. The Director General of the International
Atomic Energy Agency shall transmit the information to the other States Parties. ...
... 7. In the event of any dissemination in connection with an offence set forth in
article 2, nothing in the present article shall affect in any way the rules of
international law governing liability for nuclear damage, or other rules of
international law.
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... 7. In the event of any dissemination in connection with an offence set forth in
article 2, nothing in the present article shall affect in any way the rules of
international law governing liability for nuclear damage, or other rules of
international law.
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States Parties shall conduct consultations with one another directly or through
the Secretary-General of the United Nations, with the assistance of international
organizations as necessary, to ensure effective implementation of this Convention.
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1. Any dispute between two or more States Parties concerning the interpretation
or application of this Convention which cannot be settled through negotiation within
a reasonable time shall, at the request of one of them, be submitted to arbitration. If,
within six months of the date of the request for arbitration, the parties are unable to
agree on the organization of the arbitration, any one of those parties may refer the
dispute to the International Court of Justice, by application, in conformity with the
Statute of the Court. ...