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ARTICLE-1     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. This article is without prejudice to any international instrument or national legislation which does or may contain provisions of wider application. ...


ARTICLE-5     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (b) When the alleged offender is a national of that State; ...
... (c) When the victim is a national of that State if that State considers it appropriate. ...


ARTICLE-6     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 3. Any person in custody pursuant to paragraph 1 of this article shall be assisted in communicating immediately with the nearest appropriate representative of the State of which he is a national, or, if he is a stateless person, with the representative of the State where he usually resides. ...


ARTICLE-14     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. Nothing in this article shall affect any right of the victim or other persons to compensation which may exist under national law. ...


ARTICLE-16     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 2. The provisions of this Convention are without prejudice to the provisions of any other international instrument or national law which prohibits cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment or which relates to extradition or expulsion. ...