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The States Parties to this Convention,
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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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Recognizing the right of all States to develop and apply nuclear energy for
peaceful purposes and their legitimate interests in the potential benefits to be
derived from the peaceful application of nuclear energy,
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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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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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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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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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... 5."State or government facility" includes any permanent or temporary facility or
conveyance that is used or occupied by representatives of a State, members of a
Government, the legislature or the judiciary or by officials or employees of a State
or any other public authority or entity or by employees or officials of an
intergovernmental organization in connection with their official duties. ...
... 5."State or government facility" includes any permanent or temporary facility or
conveyance that is used or occupied by representatives of a State, members of a
Government, the legislature or the judiciary or by officials or employees of a State
or any other public authority or entity or by employees or officials of an
intergovernmental organization in connection with their official duties. ...
... 5."State or government facility" includes any permanent or temporary facility or
conveyance that is used or occupied by representatives of a State, members of a
Government, the legislature or the judiciary or by officials or employees of a State
or any other public authority or entity or by employees or officials of an
intergovernmental organization in connection with their official duties. ...
... 6."Military forces of a State" means the armed forces of a State which are
organized, trained and equipped under its internal law for the primary purpose of
national defence or security and persons acting in support of those armed forces
who are under their formal command, control and responsibility.
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... 6."Military forces of a State" means the armed forces of a State which are
organized, trained and equipped under its internal law for the primary purpose of
national defence or security and persons acting in support of those armed forces
who are under their formal command, control and responsibility.
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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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This Convention shall not apply where the offence is committed within a
single State, the alleged offender and the victims are nationals of that State, the
alleged offender is found in the territory of that State and no other State has a basis
under article 9, paragraph 1 or 2, to exercise jurisdiction, except that the provisions
of articles 7, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17 shall, as appropriate, apply in those cases.
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This Convention shall not apply where the offence is committed within a
single State, the alleged offender and the victims are nationals of that State, the
alleged offender is found in the territory of that State and no other State has a basis
under article 9, paragraph 1 or 2, to exercise jurisdiction, except that the provisions
of articles 7, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17 shall, as appropriate, apply in those cases.
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This Convention shall not apply where the offence is committed within a
single State, the alleged offender and the victims are nationals of that State, the
alleged offender is found in the territory of that State and no other State has a basis
under article 9, paragraph 1 or 2, to exercise jurisdiction, except that the provisions
of articles 7, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17 shall, as appropriate, apply in those cases.
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This Convention shall not apply where the offence is committed within a
single State, the alleged offender and the victims are nationals of that State, the
alleged offender is found in the territory of that State and no other State has a basis
under article 9, paragraph 1 or 2, to exercise jurisdiction, except that the provisions
of articles 7, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 17 shall, as appropriate, apply in those cases.
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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. ...
... 4. This Convention does not address, nor can it be interpreted as addressing, in
any way, the issue of the legality of the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons by
States.
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Each State Party shall adopt such measures as may be necessary, including,
where appropriate, domestic legislation, to ensure that criminal acts within the
scope of this Convention, in particular where they are intended or calculated to
provoke a state of terror in the general public or in a group of persons or particular
persons, are under no circumstances justifiable by considerations of a political,
philosophical, ideological, racial, ethnic, religious or other similar nature and are
punished by penalties consistent with their grave nature.
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Each State Party shall adopt such measures as may be necessary, including,
where appropriate, domestic legislation, to ensure that criminal acts within the
scope of this Convention, in particular where they are intended or calculated to
provoke a state of terror in the general public or in a group of persons or particular
persons, are under no circumstances justifiable by considerations of a political,
philosophical, ideological, racial, ethnic, religious or other similar nature and are
punished by penalties consistent with their grave nature.
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1. States Parties shall cooperate by: ...
... (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. ...
... (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. ...
... 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. ...
... 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. ...
... 3. States Parties shall not be required by this Convention to provide any
information which they are not permitted to communicate pursuant to national law
or which would jeopardize the security of the State concerned or the physical
protection of nuclear material. ...
... 3. States Parties shall not be required by this Convention to provide any
information which they are not permitted to communicate pursuant to national law
or which would jeopardize the security of the State concerned or the physical
protection of nuclear material. ...
... 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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... 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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1. Each State Party shall take such measures as may be necessary to establish its
jurisdiction over the offences set forth in article 2 when: ...
... (b) The offence is committed on board a vessel flying the flag of that State
or an aircraft which is registered under the laws of that State at the time the offence
is committed; or ...
... (b) The offence is committed on board a vessel flying the flag of that State
or an aircraft which is registered under the laws of that State at the time the offence
is committed; or ...
... (b) The offence is committed against a State or government facility of that
State abroad, including an embassy or other diplomatic or consular premises of that
State; or ...
... (b) The offence is committed against a State or government facility of that
State abroad, including an embassy or other diplomatic or consular premises of that
State; or ...
... (b) The offence is committed against a State or government facility of that
State abroad, including an embassy or other diplomatic or consular premises of that
State; or ...
... (c) The offence is committed by a stateless person who has his or her
habitual residence in the territory of that State; or ...
... (d) The offence is committed in an attempt to compel that State to do or
abstain from doing any act; or ...
... (e) The offence is committed on board an aircraft which is operated by the
Government of that State. ...
... 3. Upon ratifying, accepting, approving or acceding to this Convention, each
State Party shall notify the Secretary-General of the United Nations of the
jurisdiction it has established under its national law in accordance with paragraph 2
of the present article. Should any change take place, the State Party concerned shall
immediately notify the Secretary-General. ...
... 3. Upon ratifying, accepting, approving or acceding to this Convention, each
State Party shall notify the Secretary-General of the United Nations of the
jurisdiction it has established under its national law in accordance with paragraph 2
of the present article. Should any change take place, the State Party concerned shall
immediately notify the Secretary-General. ...
... 4. Each State Party shall likewise take such measures as may be necessary to
establish its jurisdiction over the offences set forth in article 2 in cases where the
alleged offender is present in its territory and it does not extradite that person to any
of the States Parties which have established their jurisdiction in accordance with
paragraph 1 or 2 of the present article. ...
... 4. Each State Party shall likewise take such measures as may be necessary to
establish its jurisdiction over the offences set forth in article 2 in cases where the
alleged offender is present in its territory and it does not extradite that person to any
of the States Parties which have established their jurisdiction in accordance with
paragraph 1 or 2 of the present article. ...
... 5. This Convention does not exclude the exercise of any criminal jurisdiction
established by a State Party in accordance with its national law.
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1. Upon receiving information that an offence set forth in article 2 has been
committed or is being committed in the territory of a State Party or that a person
who has committed or who is alleged to have committed such an offence may be
present in its territory, the State Party concerned shall take such measures as may be
necessary under its national law to investigate the facts contained in the
information. ...
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1. Upon receiving information that an offence set forth in article 2 has been
committed or is being committed in the territory of a State Party or that a person
who has committed or who is alleged to have committed such an offence may be
present in its territory, the State Party concerned shall take such measures as may be
necessary under its national law to investigate the facts contained in the
information. ...
... 2. Upon being satisfied that the circumstances so warrant, the State Party in
whose territory the offender or alleged offender is present shall take the appropriate
measures under its national law so as to ensure that person’s presence for the
purpose of prosecution or extradition. ...
... (a) To communicate without delay with the nearest appropriate representative
of the State of which that person is a national or which is otherwise entitled to
protect that person’s rights or, if that person is a stateless person, the State in the
territory of which that person habitually resides; ...
... (a) To communicate without delay with the nearest appropriate representative
of the State of which that person is a national or which is otherwise entitled to
protect that person’s rights or, if that person is a stateless person, the State in the
territory of which that person habitually resides; ...
... 4. The rights referred to in paragraph 3 of the present article shall be exercised in
conformity with the laws and regulations of the State in the territory of which the
offender or alleged offender is present, subject to the provision that the said laws
and regulations must enable full effect to be given to the purposes for which the
rights accorded under paragraph 3 are intended. ...
... 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. ...
... 6. When a State Party, pursuant to the present article, has taken a person into
custody, it shall immediately notify, directly or through the Secretary-General of the
United Nations, the States Parties which have established jurisdiction in accordance
with article 9, paragraphs 1 and 2, and, if it considers it advisable, any other
interested States Parties, of the fact that that person is in custody and of the
circumstances which warrant that person’s detention. The State which makes the
investigation contemplated in paragraph 1 of the present article shall promptly
inform the said States Parties of its findings and shall indicate whether it intends to
exercise jurisdiction.
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... 6. When a State Party, pursuant to the present article, has taken a person into
custody, it shall immediately notify, directly or through the Secretary-General of the
United Nations, the States Parties which have established jurisdiction in accordance
with article 9, paragraphs 1 and 2, and, if it considers it advisable, any other
interested States Parties, of the fact that that person is in custody and of the
circumstances which warrant that person’s detention. The State which makes the
investigation contemplated in paragraph 1 of the present article shall promptly
inform the said States Parties of its findings and shall indicate whether it intends to
exercise jurisdiction.
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... 6. When a State Party, pursuant to the present article, has taken a person into
custody, it shall immediately notify, directly or through the Secretary-General of the
United Nations, the States Parties which have established jurisdiction in accordance
with article 9, paragraphs 1 and 2, and, if it considers it advisable, any other
interested States Parties, of the fact that that person is in custody and of the
circumstances which warrant that person’s detention. The State which makes the
investigation contemplated in paragraph 1 of the present article shall promptly
inform the said States Parties of its findings and shall indicate whether it intends to
exercise jurisdiction.
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... 6. When a State Party, pursuant to the present article, has taken a person into
custody, it shall immediately notify, directly or through the Secretary-General of the
United Nations, the States Parties which have established jurisdiction in accordance
with article 9, paragraphs 1 and 2, and, if it considers it advisable, any other
interested States Parties, of the fact that that person is in custody and of the
circumstances which warrant that person’s detention. The State which makes the
investigation contemplated in paragraph 1 of the present article shall promptly
inform the said States Parties of its findings and shall indicate whether it intends to
exercise jurisdiction.
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... 6. When a State Party, pursuant to the present article, has taken a person into
custody, it shall immediately notify, directly or through the Secretary-General of the
United Nations, the States Parties which have established jurisdiction in accordance
with article 9, paragraphs 1 and 2, and, if it considers it advisable, any other
interested States Parties, of the fact that that person is in custody and of the
circumstances which warrant that person’s detention. The State which makes the
investigation contemplated in paragraph 1 of the present article shall promptly
inform the said States Parties of its findings and shall indicate whether it intends to
exercise jurisdiction.
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1. The State Party in the territory of which the alleged offender is present shall,
in cases to which article 9 applies, if it does not extradite that person, be obliged,
without exception whatsoever and whether or not the offence was committed in its
territory, to submit the case without undue delay to its competent authorities for the
purpose of prosecution, through proceedings in accordance with the laws of that
State. Those authorities shall take their decision in the same manner as in the case of
any other offence of a grave nature under the law of that State.
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1. The State Party in the territory of which the alleged offender is present shall,
in cases to which article 9 applies, if it does not extradite that person, be obliged,
without exception whatsoever and whether or not the offence was committed in its
territory, to submit the case without undue delay to its competent authorities for the
purpose of prosecution, through proceedings in accordance with the laws of that
State. Those authorities shall take their decision in the same manner as in the case of
any other offence of a grave nature under the law of that State.
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1. The State Party in the territory of which the alleged offender is present shall,
in cases to which article 9 applies, if it does not extradite that person, be obliged,
without exception whatsoever and whether or not the offence was committed in its
territory, to submit the case without undue delay to its competent authorities for the
purpose of prosecution, through proceedings in accordance with the laws of that
State. Those authorities shall take their decision in the same manner as in the case of
any other offence of a grave nature under the law of that State.
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... 2. Whenever a State Party is permitted under its national law to extradite or
otherwise surrender one of its nationals only upon the condition that the person will
be returned to that State to serve the sentence imposed as a result of the trial or
proceeding for which the extradition or surrender of the person was sought, and this
State and the State seeking the extradition of the person agree with this option and
other terms they may deem appropriate, such a conditional extradition or surrender
shall be sufficient to discharge the obligation set forth in paragraph 1 of the present
article.
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... 2. Whenever a State Party is permitted under its national law to extradite or
otherwise surrender one of its nationals only upon the condition that the person will
be returned to that State to serve the sentence imposed as a result of the trial or
proceeding for which the extradition or surrender of the person was sought, and this
State and the State seeking the extradition of the person agree with this option and
other terms they may deem appropriate, such a conditional extradition or surrender
shall be sufficient to discharge the obligation set forth in paragraph 1 of the present
article.
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... 2. Whenever a State Party is permitted under its national law to extradite or
otherwise surrender one of its nationals only upon the condition that the person will
be returned to that State to serve the sentence imposed as a result of the trial or
proceeding for which the extradition or surrender of the person was sought, and this
State and the State seeking the extradition of the person agree with this option and
other terms they may deem appropriate, such a conditional extradition or surrender
shall be sufficient to discharge the obligation set forth in paragraph 1 of the present
article.
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... 2. Whenever a State Party is permitted under its national law to extradite or
otherwise surrender one of its nationals only upon the condition that the person will
be returned to that State to serve the sentence imposed as a result of the trial or
proceeding for which the extradition or surrender of the person was sought, and this
State and the State seeking the extradition of the person agree with this option and
other terms they may deem appropriate, such a conditional extradition or surrender
shall be sufficient to discharge the obligation set forth in paragraph 1 of the present
article.
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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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1. The offences set forth in article 2 shall be deemed to be included as
extraditable offences in any extradition treaty existing between any of the States
Parties before the entry into force of this Convention. States Parties undertake to
include such offences as extraditable offences in every extradition treaty to be
subsequently concluded between them. ...
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1. The offences set forth in article 2 shall be deemed to be included as
extraditable offences in any extradition treaty existing between any of the States
Parties before the entry into force of this Convention. States Parties undertake to
include such offences as extraditable offences in every extradition treaty to be
subsequently concluded between them. ...
... 2. When a State Party which makes extradition conditional on the existence of a
treaty receives a request for extradition from another State Party with which it has
no extradition treaty, the requested State Party may, at its option, consider this
Convention as a legal basis for extradition in respect of the offences set forth in
article 2. Extradition shall be subject to the other conditions provided by the law of
the requested State. ...
... 2. When a State Party which makes extradition conditional on the existence of a
treaty receives a request for extradition from another State Party with which it has
no extradition treaty, the requested State Party may, at its option, consider this
Convention as a legal basis for extradition in respect of the offences set forth in
article 2. Extradition shall be subject to the other conditions provided by the law of
the requested State. ...
... 2. When a State Party which makes extradition conditional on the existence of a
treaty receives a request for extradition from another State Party with which it has
no extradition treaty, the requested State Party may, at its option, consider this
Convention as a legal basis for extradition in respect of the offences set forth in
article 2. Extradition shall be subject to the other conditions provided by the law of
the requested State. ...
... 2. When a State Party which makes extradition conditional on the existence of a
treaty receives a request for extradition from another State Party with which it has
no extradition treaty, the requested State Party may, at its option, consider this
Convention as a legal basis for extradition in respect of the offences set forth in
article 2. Extradition shall be subject to the other conditions provided by the law of
the requested State. ...
... 3. States Parties which do not make extradition conditional on the existence of a
treaty shall recognize the offences set forth in article 2 as extraditable offences
between themselves, subject to the conditions provided by the law of the requested
State. ...
... 3. States Parties which do not make extradition conditional on the existence of a
treaty shall recognize the offences set forth in article 2 as extraditable offences
between themselves, subject to the conditions provided by the law of the requested
State. ...
... 4. If necessary, the offences set forth in article 2 shall be treated, for the purposes
of extradition between States Parties, as if they had been committed not only in the
place in which they occurred but also in the territory of the States that have
established jurisdiction in accordance with article 9, paragraphs 1 and 2. ...
... 4. If necessary, the offences set forth in article 2 shall be treated, for the purposes
of extradition between States Parties, as if they had been committed not only in the
place in which they occurred but also in the territory of the States that have
established jurisdiction in accordance with article 9, paragraphs 1 and 2. ...
... 5. The provisions of all extradition treaties and arrangements between States
Parties with regard to offences set forth in article 2 shall be deemed to be modified
as between States Parties to the extent that they are incompatible with this
Convention.
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... 5. The provisions of all extradition treaties and arrangements between States
Parties with regard to offences set forth in article 2 shall be deemed to be modified
as between States Parties to the extent that they are incompatible with this
Convention.
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1. States Parties shall afford one another the greatest measure of assistance in
connection with investigations or criminal or extradition proceedings brought in
respect of the offences set forth in article 2, including assistance in obtaining
evidence at their disposal necessary for the proceedings. ...
... 2. States Parties shall carry out their obligations under paragraph 1 of the present
article in conformity with any treaties or other arrangements on mutual legal
assistance that may exist between them. In the absence of such treaties or
arrangements, States Parties shall afford one another assistance in accordance with
their national law.
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... 2. States Parties shall carry out their obligations under paragraph 1 of the present
article in conformity with any treaties or other arrangements on mutual legal
assistance that may exist between them. In the absence of such treaties or
arrangements, States Parties shall afford one another assistance in accordance with
their national law.
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Nothing in this Convention shall be interpreted as imposing an obligation to
extradite or to afford mutual legal assistance if the requested State Party has
substantial grounds for believing that the request for extradition for offences set
forth in article 2 or for mutual legal assistance with respect to such offences has
been made for the purpose of prosecuting or punishing a person on account of tha