International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism

Parties with reservations, declarations and objections

Party	Reservations / Declarations	Objections
Algeria	Yes	No
Argentina	Yes	No
Austria	Yes	No
Azerbaijan	Yes	Yes
Bahrain	Yes	No
Bangladesh	Yes	No
Belarus	Yes	No
Belgium	Yes	No
Canada	Yes	No
Chile	Yes	No
China	Yes	No
Costa Rica	Yes	Yes
Côte d'Ivoire	Yes	No
Cuba	Yes	No
Czech Republic	Yes	No
Denmark	Yes	No
Egypt	Yes	Yes
El Salvador	Yes	No
France	Yes	No
Georgia	Yes	No
Germany	Yes	No
Hungary	Yes	No
India	Yes	No
Indonesia	Yes	No
Israel	Yes	No
Italy	Yes	No
Jamaica	Yes	No
Japan	Yes	No
Kuwait	Yes	No
Latvia	Yes	No
Lithuania	Yes	No
Malta	Yes	No
Moldova	Yes	No
Montenegro	Yes	No
Morocco	Yes	No
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the	Yes	No
New Zealand	Yes	No
Nigeria	Yes	No
Oman	Yes	No
Palestine	Yes	No
Poland	Yes	No
Qatar	Yes	No
Romania	Yes	No
Russian Federation	Yes	No
Saint Lucia	Yes	No
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Yes	No
Saudi Arabia	Yes	No
Singapore	Yes	No
Slovakia	Yes	No
Slovenia	Yes	No
Sweden	Yes	No
Switzerland	Yes	No
Tajikistan	Yes	No
Thailand	Yes	No
Türkiye	Yes	Yes
Ukraine	Yes	No
United Arab Emirates	Yes	No
United States of America	Yes	No
Uzbekistan	Yes	No
Vietnam	Yes	No
Yemen	Yes	No

Algeria

03-03-2011

The Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 23, paragraph 1, of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.
The Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria declares that it deems it essential in all cases that all parties to any dispute are in agreement over referring the dispute to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice.

Argentina

08-04-2016

Pursuant to article 23, paragraph 2, the Republic of Argentina declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 1 of article 23 and, as a consequence, does not recognize either the compulsory arbitration or the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.
With regard to article 9, paragraph 3, the Argentine Republic declares that the jurisdictional scope of its criminal law is set out in article 1 of the Argentine Criminal Code (Act No. 11.729), which provides as follows:
‘This Code shall apply in respect of:
1. Offences committed or whose effects may be produced in the territory of the Argentine Nation or in places subject to its jurisdiction;
2. Offences committed abroad by agents or employees of the Argentine authorities in the performance of their duties.’
Accordingly, the Argentine Republic shall exercise jurisdiction over the offences covered by article 9, paragraph 2, subparagraph (d), and over the offences covered by paragraph 2, subparagraphs (a), (b) and (c), whenever they produce effects in the territory of the Argentine Republic or in places subject to its jurisdiction, or when committed abroad by agents or employees of the Argentine authorities in the performance of their duties.
With respect to the offences mentioned in article 9, paragraph 2, subparagraph (e), jurisdiction over them shall be exercised in accordance with the legal provisions in force in the Argentine Republic. Account shall be taken in this regard of article 199 of the Argentine Aviation Code, which provides as follows:
Incidents caused, acts performed and offences committed in an Argentine private aircraft over Argentine territory, its jurisdictional waters or where no State exercises sovereignty, shall be governed by the laws of the Argentine Nation and shall be tried by its courts.
The Argentine courts shall also have jurisdiction and the laws of the Argentine Nation shall also apply in the case of incidents caused, acts performed or offences committed on board an Argentine private aircraft over foreign territory, where a legitimate interest of the Argentine State or persons resident therein is harmed or where the first landing subsequent to the incident, act or offence is made in the Argentine Republic.’

Austria

02-03-2007

Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz und Terrorismusbekämpfung (BTV)
(Federal Agency for State Protection and Counter Terrorism)
c/o Federal Ministry of the Interior
Herrengasse 7
A-1014 Vienna
Austria

Azerbaijan

15-09-2005

In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 23 the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 1 of Article 23 of the Convention.
The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it will be unable to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the Convention in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation.

Objection Armenia, 22-09-2010

The Republic of Azerbaijan made a declaration on September 15, 2005 with regard to the
International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism at the time of signature and
confirmed when depositing the instrument of ratification. Given that the Republic of Armenia declares:
The Republic of Azerbaijan deliberately misrepresents the essence of the Nagorno-Karabakh issue, with respect to cause and effect of the conflict. The conflict arose due to the policy of ethnic
cleansing by the Republic of Azerbaijan followed by the massive military aggression against the selfdetermined Nagorno-Karabakh Republic - with the aim to repress the free will of the Nagorno-Karabakh population. As a result, the Republic of Azerbaijan has occupied several territories of the Nagorno- Karabakh Republic.

28-01-2009

Confirmation of reservation made upon signature:
In accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 23, the Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 1 of Article 23 of the Convention.
Confirmation of declaration made upon signature:
The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it will be unable to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the Convention in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation.

Objection Armenia, 22-09-2010

The Republic of Azerbaijan made a declaration on September 15, 2005 with regard to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts ofNuclear Terrorism at the time of signature and confirmed when depositing the instrument of ratification. Given that the Republic of Armenia declares:
The Republic of Azerbaijan deliberately misrepresents the essence ofthe Nagorno-Karabakh issue, with respect to cause and effect of the conflict. The conflict arose due to the policy of ethnic cleansing by the Republic of Azerbaijan followed by the massive military aggression against the selfdetermined Nagorno-Karabakh Republic - with the aim to repress the free will ofthe Nagorno-Karabakh population. As a result, the Republic of Azerbaijan has occupied several territories of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic.

Bahrain

04-05-2010

The Kingdom of Bahrain does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 23, paragraph 1, of this Convention.

Bangladesh

07-06-2007

Pursuant to Article 23, paragraph 2 of the Convention, [the] People's Republic of Bangladesh does not consider itself bound by the provisions of Article 23, paragraph 1 of the Convention.

Belarus

13-03-2007

Notification under article 7 (4)
The State Security Agency of the Republic of Belarus, the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Belarus , the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Belarus, the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus, the State Border Guard Committee of the Republic of Belarus, the State Customs Committee of the Republic of Belarus are the Competent authorities responsible for sending and receiving the information refered to in article 7 of the Convention.

State Security Agency of the Republic of Belarus
17, Nezavisimosti av.,
220050, Minsk,
Republic of Belarus
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Belarus
22, Internacionalnaya str.,
220050, Minsk,
Republic of Belarus
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Belarus
4, Gorodskoy val str.,
220050, Minsk,
Republic of Belarus
tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus
5, Revolucionnaya str.,
220050, Minsk,
Republic of Belarus
tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
State Border Guard Committee of the Republic of Belarus
24, Volodarski str.,
220050, Minsk,
Republic of Belarus
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
State Customs Committee of the Republic of Belarus
45/1 Mogilevskaya str.,
220007, Minsk,
Republic of Belarus
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
Notification under article 9 (3)
The Republic of Belarus establishes its jurisdiction over the offences set forth in article 2 in cases envisaged in paragraph 2 of article 9 of the Convention.

09-02-2012

Notification under article 7 (4)
The Investigation Committee of the Republic of Belarus was designated as a competent authority and liaison point responsible for sending and receiving the information referred to in the Article 7 of the International Convention in addition to prior designated competent authorities of the Republic of Belarus.

Belgium

02-10-2009

The Kingdom of Belgium declares that the competent authorities and liaison points designated in implementation of article 7, paragraph 4, are:
Agence fédérale de contrôle nucleaire/Federaal agentschap voor nucleaire controle (Federal Agency for Nuclear Control)
Rue Ravenstein 36
B-1000 Brussels
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Organe de coordination pour l'analyse de la menace/Coördinatieorgaan voor de dreigingsanalyse/Coordination Unit for Threat Analysis
Rue de la Loi 62
B-1040 Brussels
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Service Public Fédéral Interieur - Direction générale Centre de crise/Federale Overheidsdienst Binnenlandse Zaken - Algemene Directie Crisiscentrum (Ministry of the Interior - Crisis Centre)
Rue Ducale 53
B-1000 Brussels
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone].
The Kingdom of Belgium declares that only nuclear materials and facilities containing nuclear materials are covered by article 18, paragraph 1(b) and (c).

Canada

21-11-2013

The Government of Canada considers the application of Article 2 (4) (c) of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism to be limited to acts committed in furthering a conspiracy of two or more persons to commit a specific criminal offence contemplated in paragraph 1, 2, or 3 of Article 2.

Chile

27-09-2010

... the Government of Chile, ... informs that the competent authority ... for sending and
receiving information referred to in this Article is :
La Comisión Chilena de Energía Nuclear
Dirección Ejecutiva
Amunátegui No 95
(56-2) 470 2500;
[e-mail]
Santiago
Chile

China

08-11-2010

The People's Republic of China does not consider itself bound by paragraph 1 of article 23 of the Convention.
The Convention shall apply to the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and, unless otherwise notified, shall not apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.
In accordance with paragraph 3 of article 9 of the Convention, the People's Republic of China has established the jurisdiction specified in paragraph 2 of article 9 of the Convention.

Costa Rica

21-02-2013

Article 2 of the Act approving the Convention stipulates that "The Government of the Republic of Costa Rica declares that it shall interpret, in respect of article 11, paragraph 1, of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, that if extradition is not appropriate and the case is found to be time-barred, the acts cannot be tried in national territory."
Article 3 of the Act approving the Convention establishes that "The Government of Costa Rica affirms that article 15 of the Convention, in accordance with article 31 of the Political Constitution, shall be interpreted to mean that the State does not relinquish its power to classify [an offence] in the specific case when a request for extradition is reviewed."

Objection Netherlands, the Kingdom of the, 28-02-2014

The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has carefully examined the interpretative declaration made by Costa Rica upon ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.
The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands considers that the interpretative declaration made by Costa Rica regarding Article 15 of the Convention in substance constitutes a reservation limiting the scope of the Convention.
The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands considers that with this reservation the application of the Convention is made subject to national legislation in force in Costa Rica.
The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands considers that reservations of this kind must be regarded as incompatible with the object and purpose of the Convention and would recall that, according to Article 19 (c) of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, a reservation incompatible with the object and purpose of a treaty shall not be permitted.
The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands therefore objects to the reservation of Costa Rica to Article 15 of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.
This objection shall not preclude the entry into force of the Convention between the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Costa Rica.

Côte d'Ivoire

25-10-2012

Article 9 (3):
The State of Côte d'Ivoire establishes its jurisdiction over the offences set forth in article 9 (2).
Article 7 (4):
The competent authorities and liaison points responsible for sending information are:
1. Le Commandements Supérieur de la Gendarmerie;
2. La Direction Générale de la Police Nationale;
3. La Cellule Nationale de Traitement des Informations Financières (CENTIF).

Cuba

17-06-2009

The Republic of Cuba declares, pursuant to article 23, paragraph 2, that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of paragraph 1 of this article with respect to the settlement of disputes arising between States Parties which, in its view, should be resolved through amicable negotiations, and it also declares that it does not recognize the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.

17-06-2009

The Republic of Cuba declares that nothing in article 4, paragraph 2, can be construed as encouraging or condoning the use or threat of use of force in international relations which should, in all circumstances, be strictly governed by the principles of international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.
Cuba also holds the view that the relations between States should be based on the provisions of General Assembly resolution 2625 (XXV).
Furthermore, State terrorism has historically been a fundamental concern for Cuba, which believes that its total eradication through mutual respect, friendly relations and cooperation among States, and full respect for the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, self-determination and non-interference in internal affairs should constitute a priority for the international community.
Therefore, Cuba is firmly of the view that the improper use of the armed forces of a State to commit aggression against another State is not countenanced by this Convention, the purpose of which is specifically to combat one of the most deleterious scourges facing the modern world.
To condone acts of aggression would effectively mean to condone breaches of international law and the Charter, and to set off conflicts with unpredicatable consequences that would undermine the necessary cohesion of the international community in the fight against the real scourges afflicting the world.
Moreover, it is the understanding of the Republic of Cuba that the full extent of the provisions of this Convention will apply to the activities conducted by the armed forces of a state against another in the absence of an armed conflict between the two.
Lastly, Cuba wishes to place on record that a United States naval base is located, against the will of the Cuban people and Government, in the province of Guantanamo, a portion of Cuban territory over which the Cuban State does not exercise its rightful jurisdiction because of the unlawful occupation of such portion of its territory by the United States of America. Consequently, the Government of Cuba assumes no responsibility for that portion of its territory for the purposes of the Treaty, since it does not know whether the United States of America has installed, possesses, maintains or intends to install nuclear material, including nuclear weapons, on that portion of unlawfully occupied Cuban territory.

Czech Republic

25-07-2006

In accordance with article 9, paragraph 3 of the Convention, the Czech Republic notifies that it has established its jurisdiction over the offences set forth in article 2 of the Convention in cases referred to in article 9, subparagraph 2 (c) and 2 (d) of the Convention.
....in accordance with article 7, paragraph 4 of the above-mentioned Convention, that the competent authority and liaison point responsible for sending and receiving the information refered to in article 7 of the Convention are:
Police of the Czech Republic
Organized Crime Detection Unit
Arms Traffic Division
P.O. Box 41 - V2
15680 Praha 5 - Zbraslav
Czech Republic
Tel.: + 420974842420
Fax: + 420974842596
e-mail: v2uuoz@mvcr.cz
24-hour phone service: - Operations Center: + 420974842690, + 420974842694
Cpt. Pavel Osvald: + 420603191064
Lt.Col. Jan Svoboda: + 420603190355

20-04-2009

The Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic to the United Nations, OSCE and other International Organisations in Vienna presents its compliments to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and has the honour to refer to the Depositary Notification Ref. C.N.647.2006.TREATIES-16 of 8 August 2006 containing, inter alia, the designation of competent authorities of the Czech Republic responsible for sending and receiving the information referred to in the article 7 of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism of 13 April 2005.
The Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic to the United Nations, OSCE and other International Organisations in Vienna has the honour to advise that the information contained in the above notification needs to be partially actualized and revised. Therefore, the Permanent Mission of the Czech Republic to the United Nations, OSCE and other International Organisations in Vienna has the honour to inform, in accordance with article 7, paragraph 4 of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism of 13 April 2005, that the competent authority and liaison point responsible for sending and receiving the information referred to in the article 7 of the Convention are:
Police of the Czech Republic
Organised Crime Detection Unit
Arms Traffic Division
P.O. Box 41 - V2
156 80 Praha 5 - Zbraslav
Czech Republic
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
Operations Center (24-hour phone service):
tel.: [phone]
fax: [phone]

Denmark

20-03-2007

...until further decision, the Convention shall not apply to the Faroe Islands and Greenland.

15-07-2016

Withdrawal of declaration relating to the territorial exclusion in respect of Greenland.

Egypt

20-09-2005

1. The Arab Republic of Egypt declares its commitment to article 4 of the Convention provided that the armed forces of a State do not violate the rules and principles of international law in the exercise of their duties under that article, and also provided that the article is not interpreted as excluding the activities of armed forces during an armed conflict from the scope of application of this Convention on the grounds that the activities of States - under certain legal circumstances - are not considered terrorist activities.
2. The Arab Republic of Egypt declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 1 of article 23 of the Convention.

Objection Latvia, 06-12-2006

The Government of the Republic of Latvia has examined the reservation made by the Arab Republic of Egypt to the International Convention on the Suppression of the Acts of Nuclear Terrorism upon signature to the Convention regarding Article 4.
The Government of the Republic of Latvia is of the opinion that this reservation contradicts to the objectives and purposes of the International Convention to suppress the acts of nuclear terrorism wherever and by whomsoever they may be carried out.
The Government of the Republic of Latvia recalls that customary international law as codified by Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, and in particular Article 19 (c), sets out that reservations that are incompatible with the object and purpose of a treaty are not permissible.
The Government of the Republic of Latvia therefore objects to the aforesaid reservation made by the Arab Republic of Egypt to the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism.
However, this objection shall not preclude the entry into force of the Convention between the Republic of Latvia and the Arab Republic of Egypt. Thus, the International Convention will become operative without the Arab Republic of Egypt benefiting from its reservation.

Objection Italy, 27-03-2007

AThe Permanent Mission of Italy has the honor to refer to the reservation made by the Arab
Republic of Egypt to article 4 of the Convention, which would extend the application of the Convention
to include the armed forces of a State when they "violate the rules and principles of international law in
the exercise of their duties." Such activities would otherwise be excluded from the Convention by
article 4. It is the opinion of Italy that Egypt cannot unilaterally extend the obligations of the other
States Parties under the Convention, without their express consent, beyond those set out in the
Convention.
Italy wishes to make clear that it does not consent to this expansion of the scope of application
of the Convention, and that it does not consider the Egyptian declaration to have any effect on the
obligations of Italy under the Convention or on the application of the Convention to the armed forces of
Italy.
Italy thus regards the unilateral declaration made by the Government of Egypt as applying only to the obligations of Egypt under the Convention and only to the armed forces of Egypt.

Objection Germany, 08-02-2008

... with regard to the reservation made by the Arab Republic of Egypt upon signature:
The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has carefully examined the declaration, described as a reservation, relating to article 4 ["paragraph 2 and paragraph 3"] of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism made by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt at the time of its ratification of the Convention.
In this declaration the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt declares its commitment to article 4 of the Convention provided that the armed forces of a State do not violate the rules and principles of international law in the exercise of their duties under that article, and also provided that the article is not interpreted as excluding the activities of armed forces during an armed conflict from the scope of application of this Convention on the grounds that the activities of States - under certain legal circumstances - are not considered terrorist activities.
However, article 4, paragraph 2, of the Convention states that the activities of armed forces during an armed conflict, as those terms are understood under international humanitarian law, which are governed by that law, as well as 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. Moreover, and according to article 4, paragraph 3, the provisions of article 4, paragraph 2, shall not be interpreted as condoning or making lawful otherwise unlawful acts, or precluding prosecution under other laws. The declaration by the Arab Republic of Egypt thus aims to broaden the scope of the Convention.
The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany is of the opinion that the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt is only entitled to make such a declaration unilaterally for its own armed forces, and it interprets the declaration as having binding effect only on armed forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt. In the view of the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany, such a unilateral declaration cannot apply to the armed forces of other States Parties without their express consent. The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany therefore declares that it does not consent to the Egyptian declaration as so interpreted with regard to any armed forces other than those of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and in particular does not recognize any applicability of the Convention to the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany also emphasizes that the declaration by the Arab Republic of Egypt has no effect whatsoever on the Federal Republic of Germany's obligations as State Party to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism or on the Convention's applicability to armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany regards the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism as entering into force between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Arab Republic of Egypt subject to a unilateral declaration made by the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt, which relates exclusively to the obligations of the Arab Republic of Egypt and to the armed forces of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

El Salvador

27-11-2006

With reference to article 13 of this Convention, the Government of the Republic of El Salvador does not consider itself bound by the provisions of this article because it does not consider the Convention to be a legal basis for cooperation in extradition matters. Similarly, with reference to article 23 of the Convention, the Government of the Republic of El Salvador does not consider itself bound by the provisions of paragraph 1 of this article because it does not recognize the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.

France

17-09-2013

Article 7 (4)
Ministère de l'Écologie, du Développement durable, des Transports et du Logement
Service de Défense, de Sécurité et d'Intelligence économique
Arche Sud
92055 La Défense Cedex
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Ministère des Affaires étrangères
37 Quai d'Orsay
F-75700 Paris 07SP
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
or:
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Article 9 (3)
Competence, as referred to in Article 9 of the Convention, is established under the ratification
Act No. 2013-327 of the Convention of 19 April 2013.

Georgia

23-04-2010

.... the Government of Georgia makes reservation that it does not consider itself bound by article 23, paragraph 1 of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism to submit to arbitration disputes concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention at the request of one of the State Party.
In accordance with article 9, paragraph 3 of the Convention, Georgia establishes its jurisdiction over offences provided in article 9, paragraph 2, subparagraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the Convention;
In accordance with article 7, paragraph 4 of the Convention, Georgia designates as the competent authority and liaison point:
Special Operations Center, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
Vazha-Pshavela Ave N 72, Georgia 0186
Tel. +(995 32) 412382
Fax: +(995 32) 301029.

Germany

13-04-2005

...with reference to Article 9, paragraph 3 of the Convention, ...the Federal Republic of Germany [makes] the following declaration:
German criminal law may be applicable in the situations specified in article 9, paragraph 2.
1. Article 9, paragraph 2 (a)
Whether German criminal law is applicable depends on the specific circumstances of the individual case.
If offences under the Convention are committed against a German national abroad, German criminal law is applicable in accordance with section 7 (1) of the Criminal Code, provided the act is punishable at the place of its commission or the place of its commission is not subject to any criminal jurisdiction.
If the objective or result of the offence is a relevant act within German territory, section 9 of the Criminal Code may be applicable in certain cases. Pursuant to subsection (1) of section 9, German criminal law is applicable if the perpetrator acted in Germany, or if the result of his action is an element of the offence and occurs on German territory or should occur there according to his understanding. Pursuant to subsection (2), acts committed abroad by an accessory may also be covered if the principal act was committed in Germany or should have been committed there according to the accessory's understanding.
2. Article 9, paragraph 2 (b)
Here, too, whether German criminal law is applicable depends on the specific circumstances of the individual case. German law may be applicable if one of the special circumstances mentioned above with respect to subparagraph (a) or below with respect to subparagraph (c) or (d) is given. In addition to those cases, German criminal law may also be applicable pursuant to section 6, paragraph 9 of the Criminal Code in conjunction with the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents, of 14 December 1973.
3. Article 9, paragraph 2 (c)
German criminal law is applicable pursuant to section 7 (2) paragraph 2, regardless of the habitual residence of the stateless person, if he/she is found to be in Germany and the act is punishable at the place of its commission or is not subject to any criminal jurisdiction, if the perpetrator has not been extradited although the Extradition Act would permit extradition for such an act, because a request for extradition was not made within a reasonable period, has been rejected, or the extradition is not practicable. German criminal jurisdiction is thus excluded for various types of offences, in particular, minor offences, political offences and military offences (sections 3 (2) , 6 and 7 of the Act on International Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters respectively). Stateless persons are foreigners within the meaning of section 7 (2) 2 of the Criminal Code.
4. Article 9, paragraph 2 (d)
German criminal law is applicable pursuant to section 9 (1) of the Criminal Code, if the compulsion is part of the result of the act, and such result is an element of the crime.
5. Article 9, paragraph 2 (e)
Pursuant to section 4 of the Criminal Code, German criminal law is applicable to acts committed in an aircraft which is entitled to fly the federal flag or the national insignia of the Federal Republic of Germany (see also article 9, paragraph 1 (b), of the Convention).

01-08-2008

[...] notification pursuant to article 7 (4) of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of
Nuclear Terrorism as follows:
Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) (Federal Criminal Police Office)
Referat ST 23 (Division ST 23)
Paul-Dickopf-Str.2
D-53340 Meckenheim
Federal Republic of Germany
Contactability during working hours (from 7.30 hrs to 16.00 hrs on working days):
Referat ST 23
phone: [phone]/-23951; fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
Contactability outside working hours:
Kriminaldauerdienst (Permanent Criminal Police Service)
Phone: [phone]/-22043; fax: [phone]/-5545425
email: [e-mail].

Hungary

13-06-2007

According to Article 7 of the International Convention for Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism,.... the Republic of Hungary hereby informs the Secretary-General of the United Nations about the competent Hungarian authority and liaison point, as follows:
International Law Enforcement Cooperation Centre
Message Response and International Telecommunication Division
Tel: + 36-1-443-5557
Fax: + 36-1-443-5815
email: [e-mail]
...the Republic of Hungary establishes its jurisdiction in cases mentioned in Article 9 (2) (b) and (e) of the Convention.

India

01-12-2006

India does not consider itself bound by the provision of Paragraph (1) of Article 23.

Indonesia

30-09-2014

The Government of the Republic of Indonesia does not consider itself bound by the provision of Article 23 paragraph (1) of the Convention and takes the position that any dispute relating to the interpretation or application of the Convention may only be submitted to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice with the consent of all the Parties to the dispute.
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia declares that Article 4 of this Convention shall not be construed as supporting, encouraging, condoning, justifying or legitimizing the use or the threat of use of nuclear weapons for any means or purposes.

Israel

29-03-2018

The Permanent Mission of Israel to the United Nations presents its compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as depositary of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, dated 13 April 2005, and has the honor to refer to the Palestinian request to accede to this Convention (Reference number C.N.800.2017.TREATIESXVIII.15).
‘Palestine’ does not satisfy the criteria for statehood under international law and lacks the legal capacity to join the aforesaid Convention both under general international law and the terms of bilateral Israeli-Palestinian agreements.
The Government of Israel does not recognize ‘Palestine’ as a State, and wishes to place on record, for the sake of clarity, its position that it does not consider ‘Palestine’ a party to the Convention and regards the Palestinian request for accession as being without legal validity and without effect upon Israel’s treaty relations under the Convention.

Italy

24-10-2016

... pursuant to article 7.4 of the Convention ... the competent authority and liaison point responsible for sending and receiving the information referred to in the same provision is:
Ministero della Giustizia, Dipartimento degli Affari di Giustizia
(Ministry of Justice, Department of Justice Affairs)

Jamaica

06-02-2014

The Government of Jamaica does not consider itself bound by the provisions of Paragraph 1 of Article 23 of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.

06-02-2014

In accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 7 of the Convention, the competent authorities and liaison points responsible for sending and receiving the information referred to in Article 7 on behalf of Jamaica are:
1. The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of National Security
North Towers, NCB Towers
2 Oxford Road
Kingston 5
Jamaica W.I
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
2. The Director General
The International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences
2 Anguilla Close
University of the West Indies, Mona Campus
Kingston 7
Jamaica W.I
Phone: [phone]

Japan

03-08-2007

In accordance with paragraph 4 of Article 7 of the Convention, Japan hereby informs ... of its
competent authorities and liaison points, as follows:
Counter International Terrorism Division, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence Department,
Security Bureau, National Police Agency
tel: [phone] (ext. 5961)
fax:: [phone]
Public Security Division, Criminal Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Justice
tel: [phone]
fax:: [phone]
International Nuclear Cooperation Division, Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and Science
Department, Foreign Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
tel: [phone]
fax:: [phone]
Nuclear Safety Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau, Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
tel: [phone] (primary), [phone], [phone]
fax:: [phone]
International Affairs Office, Policy Planning and Coordination Division, Nuclear and
Industrial Safety Agency, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
tel: [phone]
fax: [phone]
Technology and Safety Division, Policy Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and
Transport
tel: [phone]
fax: + 81-3-5223-1560
In accordance with paragraph 3 of Article 9 of the Convention, Japan hereby also notifies ...
that, in accordance with paragraph 2 (2) and (3) of Article 3 of [Penal] Code of Japan, it has established
its jurisdiction over the offences set forth in Article 2 of the Convention in the case specified in
paragraph 2 (a) of Article 9 provided that such offences constitute murder, attempted murder, bodily
injury and bodily injury resulting in death to Japanese nationals.

Kuwait

05-09-2013

Kuwait shall not be bound by the provisions set out in article 23, paragraph 1, concerning submission of disputes to arbitration or to the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.
The Ministry of Justice of the State of Kuwait is the central authority in respect of the provisions of article 7, paragraph 4 of the Convention;
In accordance with article 9, paragraph 3, the State of Kuwait declares that it has jurisdiction over the offences set out in article 9, paragraph 2 (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e).

Latvia

25-07-2006

In accordance with paragraph 3 of the Article 9 of the Convention, the Republic of Latvia notifies that it has established its jurisdiction over all the offences enumerated in the paragraph 2 of the Article 9 of the Convention.
.....in accordance with paragraph 4 of the article 7 of the above-mentioned Convention, the Republic of Latvia declares that the competent authority and liaison point responsible for sending and receiving the information referred to in article 7 of the Convention is:
Security Police
Kr. Barano Str. 99a,
Riga, LV-1012
Latvia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Lithuania

19-07-2007

...whereas, it is provided in paragraph 3 of Article 9 of the Convention, the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania declares that the Republic of Lithuania establishes its jurisdiction over the offences set forth in Article 2 of the Convention in all cases specified in paragraph 2 of Article 9 of the Convention.
... whereas, it is provided in paragraph 4 of Article 7 of the Convention, the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania declares thet the competent authority responsible for sending and receiving the information refered to in the present article is the State Security Department (SSD) of the Republic of Lithuania.
The address of the State Security Department (SSD) of the Republic of Lithuania is: Vytenio St. 1, LT-2009, Vilnius Republic of Lithuania. Phone/Fax: [phone], E-mail: vsd@commat;vsd.lt.

Malta

26-09-2012

In terms of article 9, Malta will exercise jurisdiction in terms of paragraph 2 (a), (b), (d) and (e).
The Government of Malta shall not be bound by the provision of paragraph 1 of article 23 of this Convention.

Moldova

18-04-2008

Until the full re-establishment of the territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova, the provisions of the Convention will be applied only on the territory controlled effectively by the authorities of the Republic of Moldova.
According to the Article 9 paragraph (3) of the Convention: the Republic of Moldova declares that the offences specified in the Article 2 of the Convention are going to be under its own jurisdiction in cases mentioned in the Article 9 paragraph (2) of this Convention.

Montenegro

23-10-2006

[The Government of] ... the Republic of Montenegro decided to succeed to the treaties to which the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro was a party or signatory.
[The Government of] ... the Republic of Montenegro succeeds to the treaties listed in the attached Annex and undertakes faithfully to perform and carry out the stipulations therein contained as from June 3rd 2006, which is the date the Republic of Montenegro assumed responsibility for its international relations and the Parliament of Montenegro adopted the Declaration of Independence.
[The Government of] ... the Republic of Montenegro does maintain the reservations, declarations and objections made by Serbia and Montenegro, as indicated in the Annex to this instrument, prior to the date on which the Republic of Montenegro assumed responsibility for its international relations.

Morocco

31-03-2010

The Kingdom of Morocco does not consider itself bound by article 23, paragraph 1, which provides that any dispute between two or more States Parties concerning the interpretation or application of this Convention which cannot be settled through negotiation or by other means may be referred to the International Court of Justice by application of one of the concerned parties.
The Kingdom of Morocco declares that a dispute may be referred to the International Court of Justice only by agreement of all concerned parties on a case-by-case basis.

Netherlands, the Kingdom of the

30-06-2010

The competent authority and liaison point for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, for the Kingdom in Europe, is:
The National Public Prosecutor on Counter Terrorism,
National Public Prosecutor's Service
P.O. Box 395
3000 AJ Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Telephone: [phone]

In accordance with Article 9, paragraph 3, and with reference to Article 9, paragraph 2, under a, of the Convention, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, for the Kingdom in Europe, has established jurisdiction over the offences under the Convention when the offence is committed against a Dutch national.

New Zealand

18-03-2016

[…] consistent with the constitutional status of Tokelau and taking into account the commitment of the Government of New Zealand to the development of self-government for Tokelau through an act of self-determination under the Charter of the United Nations, [the ratification by New Zealand of this Convention] shall not extend to Tokelau unless and until a Declaration to this effect is lodged by the Government of New Zealand with the Depositary on the basis of appropriate consultation with that territory […]

Nigeria

25-09-2012

Article 7 (4)
Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority
Telephone Number: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Article 9 (3)
The Federal Republic of Nigeria establishes its jurisdiction in cases mentioned in Article 9 (3).

Oman

21-10-2022

[...] with a reservation to Article 23 (1).

Palestine

18-03-2019

The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.168.2018.TREATIES-XVIII.15, dated 4 April 2018, conveying a communication of the United States of America regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, 13 April 2005.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of the United States of America and wishes to recall the United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according to which Palestine was accorded a ‘Non-member Observer State status in the United Nations’. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, 13 April 2005, which entered into force on 28 January 2018 for the State of Palestine, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by its fellow States Parties.

18-03-2019

The Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine to the United Nations presents his compliments to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, in his capacity as Depositary, and has the honor to refer to depositary notification C.N.184.2018.TREATIES-XVIII.15, dated 4 April 2018, conveying a communication of Israel regarding the accession of the State of Palestine to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, 13 April 2005.
The Government of the State of Palestine regrets the position of Israel and wishes to recall the United Nations General Assembly resolution 67/19 of 29 November 2012 according to which Palestine was accorded a ‘Non-member Observer State status in the United Nations’. In this regard, Palestine is a State recognized by the United Nations General Assembly on behalf of the international community.
As a State Party to the State of Palestine to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, 13 April 2005, which entered into force on 28 January 2018 for the State of Palestine, the State of Palestine will exercise its rights and honor its obligations with respect to all States Parties. The State of Palestine trusts that its rights and obligations will be equally respected by its fellow States Parties.

Poland

06-05-2010

.... the following entity has been designated, in accordance with Article 7 paragraph 4 of the
International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, done at New York on 13 April 2005, as a liaison point responsible for sending and receiving information referred to in Article
7 of the Convention:
Centrum Antyterrorystyczne Agencji Bezpieczeñstwa Wewnêtrznego
(Anti-Terrorism Center of the Internal Security Agency)
00-993 Warszawa, ul. Rakowiecka 2a
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Qatar

15-01-2014

The State of Qatar does not consider itself bound by article 23, paragraph 1 of the Convention concerning referral to the International Court of Justice.

Romania

24-01-2007

In accordance with Article 9, paragraph 3 of the Convention, Romania declares that it establishes its jurisdiction over the offences set forth in Article 2, in all cases referred to in Article 9, paragraphs 1 and 2, in accordance with the applicable provisions of the domestic law.

Russian Federation

29-01-2007

1) The Russian Federation declares that in accordance with paragraph 3 of article 9 of the Convention it has established its jurisdiction over the offences set forth in article 2 of the Convention in cases envisaged in paragraphs 1 and 2 of article 9 of the Convention;
2) The position of the Russian Federation is that the provisions of article 16 of the Convention should be implemented in such a way as to ensure the inevitability of responsibility for the commission of offences falling within the scope of the Convention, without detriment to the effectiveness of international cooperation on the questions of extradition and legal assistance.

Saint Lucia

12-11-2012

1. In accordance with Article 23 paragraph 2 of the Convention, the Government of Saint Lucia does not consider itself bound by the arbitration procedures established under Article 13 paragraph 1 of the Convention.
2. That the explicit expressed consent of the Government of Saint Lucia would be necessary for any submission of any dispute to arbitration o[r] to the International Court of Justice.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

08-07-2010

...., in accordance with Article 23, paragraph 2 of that Convention, the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines declares that Saint Vincent and the Grenadines does not consider itself bound by Article 23, paragraph 1, of the Convention. The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines considers that for the submission of any dispute to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice in terms of Article 23, paragraph 1, the consent of all parties to the dispute is required in each case.

Saudi Arabia

07-12-2007

The Secretary-General of the United Nations is hereby notified that the Kingdom has decided to establish the jurisdiction provided for in article 9, paragraph 2 of the Convention.
The Kingdom hereby declares that it does not consider itself bound by article 23, paragraph 1 of the Convention.
The Permanent Mission of Saudi Arabia wishes to convey also that the authorities to contact in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding sending and receiving information on article (7) of this convention are the Ministry of the Interior and the City of King Abdulaziz for Science and Technology.

Singapore

02-08-2017

Reservation
Pursuant to Article 23, paragraph 2, of the Convention, the Republic of Singapore declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of Article 23, paragraph 1 of the Convention.
Declarations
1. The Republic of Singapore understands that the term 'armed conflict' in Article 4, paragraph 2, of the Convention does not include internal disturbances and tensions, such as riots, isolated and sporadic acts of violence, and other acts of a similar nature.
2. The Republic of Singapore understands that, under Article 4 and Article 1, paragraph 6, the Convention does not apply to:
a. the military forces of a state in the exercise of their official duties;
b. civilians who direct or organise the official activities of military forces of a state; or
c. civilians acting in support of the official activities of the military forces of a state, if the civilians are under the formal command, control, and responsibility of those forces.
3. The Republic of Singapore understands Article 11, paragraph 1, of the Convention to include the right of competent authorities to decide not to submit any particular case for prosecution before the judicial authorities if the alleged offender is dealt with under national security and preventive detention laws.

Slovakia

23-03-2006

Pursuant to article 9, paragraph 3, of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, the Slovak Republic notifies that it has established its jurisdiction in accordance with article 9, paragraph 2, subparagraphs (c), (d) and (e) of the Convention.

Slovenia

13-01-2010

In accordance with Article 7 (4) of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, the Republic of Slovenia hereby communicates that the organ competent for sending and receiving information pursuant to Article 7 of the Convention is the Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Slovenia, General Police Directorate, Criminal Police Directorate, International Police Cooperation Division.
In accordance with Article 9 (3) of the Convention, the Republic of Slovenia hereby declares, that it has jurisdiction over all cases, defined in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 9 of the Convention.

Sweden

18-08-2014

[I]n accordance with article7.4 of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism [...] the competent authority for the purposes of article 7.4 is
National Bureau of Investigation
International Police Cooperation Division (IPO)
P.O. Box 12256
SE-102 26 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: + 46-10-563 70 00
Fax: + 46-8-651 42 03
E-mail: [e-mail]
In accordance with article 9.3 of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism [...], the jurisdiction established under article 9.2 follows from Chapter 2 of the Swedish Penal Code.
Chapter 2 of the Swedish Penal Code - On the Applicability of Swedish Law
(extract, unofficial translation)
Section 1
Crimes committed in this Realm shall be adjudged in accordance with Swedish law and by a Swedish court. The same applies when it is uncertain where the crime was committed but grounds exist for assuming that it was committed within the Realm.
Section 2
Crimes committed outside the Realm shall be adjudged according to Swedish law and by a Swedish court where the crime has been committed:
1. by a Swedish citizen or an alien domiciled in Sweden,
2. by an alien not domiciled in Sweden who, after having committed the crime, has become a Swedish citizen or has acquired domicile in the Realm or who is a Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, or Norwegian citizen and is present in the Realm, or
3. by any other alien, who is present in the Realm, and the crime under Swedish Law can result in imprisonment for more than six months.
The first paragraph shall not apply if the act is not subject to criminal responsibility under the law of the place where it was committed or if it was committed within an area not belonging to any state and, under Swedish law, the punishment for the act cannot be more severe than a fine.
In cases mentioned in this Section, a sanction may not be imposed which is more severe than the severest punishment provided for the crime under the law in the place where it was committed.
[…]
Section 3
Even in cases other than those listed in Section 2, crimes committed outside the Realm shall be adjudged according to Swedish law and by a Swedish court:
1. if the crime was committed on board a Swedish vessel or aircraft or was committed in the course of duty by the officer in charge or a member of its crew,
2. if the crime was committed by a member of the Swedish Armed Forces in an area in which a detachment of the Swedish Armed Forces was present, or if it was committed by some other person in such an area and the detachment was present for a purpose other than an exercise,
3. if the crime was committed in the course of duty outside the Realm by a person employed in the Swedish Armed Forces and serving in an international military operation or who belongs to the Swedish Police Peace Support Operations,
3 a. if the crime was committed in the line of duty outside the Realm and by a police officer, a customs officer or an officer of the Swedish Coast Guard, who has transnational assignments under an international agreement to which Sweden has adhered,
4. if the crime committed was a crime against the Swedish nation, a Swedish municipal authority or other assembly, or against a Swedish public institution,
5. if the crime was committed in an area not belonging to any state and was directed against a Swedish citizen, a Swedish association or private institution, or against an alien domiciled in Sweden,
6. if the crime is hijacking, maritime or aircraft sabotage, airport sabotage, counterfeiting currency, an attempt to commit such crimes, unlawful dealings with chemical weapons, unlawful dealings with mines, false or careless statement before an international court, terrorist offences in accordance with Section 2 of the Act on Criminal Responsibility for Terrorist Offences (2003:148), an attempt to commit such crime, crimes mentioned in Section 5 of the same act, an offence in accordance with the Act on criminal responsibility for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes (2014:406), inciting rebellion committed through direct and public incitement. to commit genocide or if the crime was directed against the administration of justice of the International Criminal Court, or
7. if the least severe punishment prescribed for the crime in Swedish law is imprisonment for four years or more.
Section 3 a
Besides the cases described in Sections 1-3, crimes shall be adjudged according to Swedish law and by a Swedish court in accordance with the provisions of the Act on International Collaboration concerning Proceedings in Criminal Matters (1976:19).
Section 4
A crime is deemed to have been committed where the criminal act was perpetrated and also where the crime was completed or, in the case of an attempt, where the intended crime would have been completed.
Section 5
Prosecution for a crime committed within the Realm on a foreign vessel or aircraft by an alien, who was the officer in charge or member of its crew or otherwise travelled in it, against another alien or a foreign interest shall not be instituted without the authority of the Government or a person designated by the Government.
Prosecution for a crime committed outside the Realm may be instituted only following the authorization referred to in the first paragraph. However, prosecution may be instituted without such an order if the crime consists of a false or careless statement before an international court or if the crime was committed:
1. on a Swedish vessel or aircraft or by the officer in charge or some member of its crew in the course of duty,
2. by a member of the Swedish Armed Forces in an area in which a detachment of the Swedish Armed Forces was present,
3. in the course of duty outside the Realm by a person employed in the Swedish Armed
Forces and serving in an international military operation or who belongs to the Swedish Police Peace Support Operations,
4. in the line of duty outside the Realm by a police officer, a customs officer or an officer of the Swedish Coast Guard, who has transnational assignments under an international agreement to which Sweden has adhered,
5. in Denmark, Finland, Iceland or Norway or on a vessel or aircraft in regular commerce between places situated in Sweden or one of the said states, or
6. by a Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Icelandic or Norwegian citizen against a Swedish interest.

Switzerland

15-10-2008

In accordance with article 7, paragraph 4, of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, Switzerland hereby declares that the competent authority responsible for sending and receiving the information referred to in article 7 is the Central Engagement Department of the Federal Police Office, Nussbaumstrasse 29, CH - 3003 Berne, telephone no. [phone], fax no. [phone];
In accordance with article 9, paragraph 3, of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, Switzerland hereby declares that it establishes its criminal jurisdiction in respect of the offences set forth in article 2 of the Convention in the cases specified in article 9, paragraph 2 (a), (b), (d) and (e) thereof. With respect to article 9, paragraph 2 (c), jurisdiction is established where the offender is present in Switzerland or is extradited to Switzerland... .

Tajikistan

29-06-2022

[The] Republic of Tajikistan does not accept the provisions of paragraph 1 of Article 23 of this Convention.

Thailand

02-05-2019

The Government of the Kingdom of Thailand […] declares that, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 23 of the Convention, the Kingdom of Thailand does not consider itself bound by paragraph 1 of the same Article.

Türkiye

14-09-2005

It is the understanding of the Republic of Turkey that the term international humanitarian law in Article 4(2) of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, refers to the legal instruments to which Turkey is already party to. The Article should not be interpreted as giving a different status to the armed forces and groups other than the armed forces of a state as currently understood and applied in international law and thereby creating new obligation for the Republic of Turkey.
Pursuant to Article 23(2) of the Convention, the Government of the Republic of Turkey declares that it does not consider itself bound by article 23(1) of the Convention.

Objection Latvia, 22-12-2006

The Government of the Republic of Latvia has examined the reservation and declaration made by the Republic of Turkey to the International Convention on the Suppression of the Acts of Nuclear Terrorism upon signature to the Convention regarding Article 4 (2).
The Government of the Republic of Latvia is of the opinion that this declaration is in fact unilateral act that is deemed to limit the scope of the Convention and therefore should be regarded as reservation. Thus, this reservation contradicts to the objectives and purposes of the Convention on the suppression the commitment of the acts of nuclear terrorism wherever and by whomsoever they may be carried out.

Moreover, the Government of the Republic of Latvia considers that the reservation named as a declaration conflicts with the terms of Article 4 (1).

Therefore, the Government of the Republic of Latvia is of the opinion that this declaration reservation contradicts to the objectives and purposes of the International Convention to suppress the acts of nuclear terrorism wherever and by whomsoever they might be carried out.

The Government of the Republic of Latvia recalls that customary international law as codified by Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, and in particular Article 19 (c), sets out that reservations that are incompatible with the object and purpose of a treaty are not permissible.

The Government of the Republic of Latvia therefore objects to the aforesaid reservation named as declaration made by the Republic of Turkey to the International Convention on the Suppression of the Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.

However, this objection shall not preclude the entry into force of the Convention between the Republic of Latvia and the Republic of Turkey. Thus, the International Convention will become operative without the Republic of Turkey benefiting from its reservation.

24-09-2012

It is the understanding of the Republic of Turkey that the term international humanitarian law in article 4(2) of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, refers to the legal instruments to which Turkey is already party to. The Article should not be interpreted as giving a different status to the armed forces and groups other than the armed forces of a state as currently understood and applied in international law and thereby creating new obligations for Turkey.
Pursuant to Article 23(2) of the Convention, the Government of the Republic of Turkey declares that it does not consider itself bound by Article 23(1) of the Convention.

Objection Netherlands, the Kingdom of the, 20-09-2013

The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands has carefully examined the interpretative declaration made by the Republic of Turkey upon ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism.
The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands considers that this interpretative declaration in fact constitutes a reservation restricting the scope of the term international humanitarian law as formulated in article 4 (2) of the Convention to conventional law in force for the Republic of Turkey.
By the present declaration the Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands would like to recall that the term international humanitarian law as formulated in the above mentioned article refers to both conventional and customary international humanitarian law.

Objection Finland, 20-09-2013

The Government of Finland has carefully examined the contents of the declaration and is of the view that this declaration amounts to a reservation as it seems to modify the obligations of the Republic of Turkey under article 4(2) of the Convention. According to the declaration, the term international humanitarian law is interpreted as only referring to the legal instruments which Turkey is already party to. This interpretation unilaterally alters the definition of international humanitarian law by excluding customary international law from the scope of international humanitarian law. The declaration also contradicts article 4(1) of the Convention.
The Government of Finland wishes to recall that according to customary international law, as
codified in the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, a reservation incompatible with the object and purpose of the treaty is not permitted. In its present formulation, the reservation relating to article 4(2) is in contradiction with the object and purpose of the Convention.
Therefore, the Government of Finland objects to the reservation relating to article 4(2) made by the Republic of Turkey. This objection does not preclude the entry into force of the Convention between Finland and the Republic of Turkey. The Convention will thus become operative between the two States without the Republic of Turkey benefitting from its reservation.

Objection Czech Republic, 23-09-2013

The Government of the Czech Republic has examined the declaration made by the Republic of Turkey upon ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, in which the Republic of Turkey declares its understanding that the term international humanitarian law in article 4(2) of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism refers to the legal instruments to which Turkey is already party to.
In reaction to this declaration, the Czech Republic would like to express its understanding that the term international humanitarian law in article 4(2) of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism refers to the relevant legal instruments binding on the States Parties to the Convention, as well as to the customary international humanitarian law, which shall continue to apply as such among all States Parties to the Convention.

Ukraine

20-10-2015

In February 2014 the Russian Federation launched armed aggression against Ukraine and occupied a part of the territory of Ukraine – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, and today exercises effective control over certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine. These actions are in gross violation of the Charter of the United Nations and constitute a threat to international peace and security. The Russian Federation, as the Aggressor State and Occupying Power, bears full responsibility for its actions and their consequences under international law.
The United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/68/262 of 27 March 2014 confirmed the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. The United Nations also called upon all States, international organizations and specialized agencies not to recognize any alteration of the status of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
In this regard, Ukraine states that from 20 February 2014 and for the period of temporary occupation by the Russian Federation of a part of the territory of Ukraine – the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol – as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation committed against Ukraine and until the complete restoration of the constitutional law and order and effective control by Ukraine over such occupied territory, as well as over certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine, which are temporarily not under control of Ukraine as a result of the aggression of the Russian Federation, the application and implementation by Ukraine of the obligations under the above [Convention], as applied to the aforementioned occupied and uncontrolled territory of Ukraine, is limited and is not guaranteed.
Documents or requests made or issued by the occupying authorities of the Russian Federation, its officials at any level in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and by the illegal authorities in certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine, which are temporarily not under control of Ukraine, are null and void and have no legal effect regardless of whether they are presented directly or indirectly through the authorities of the Russian Federation.
The provisions of the [Convention] regarding the possibility of direct communication or interaction do not apply to the territorial organs of Ukraine in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, as well as in certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts of Ukraine, which are temporarily not under control of Ukraine. The procedure of the relevant communication is determined by the central authorities of Ukraine in Kyiv.

04-03-2022

… Ukraine … is unable to guarantee full implementation of its obligations [under the above Convention] due to the Armed aggression of the Russian Federation and with the imposition of martial law until the complete cessation of encroachment on the sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine.

20-11-2023

[The aforementioned treaty is] implemented on the territory of Ukraine in full, with the exception of the territories where hostilities are (were) conducted, or temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation, on which it is impossible to fully guarantee the Ukrainian Party’s fulfillment of its obligations under [this treaty] as a result of the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, as well as the introduction of martial law on the territory of Ukraine until the complete cessation of encroachment on the sovereignty, territorial integrity and inviolability of the borders of Ukraine.
The regularly updated list of territories where hostilities are (were) conducted, or temporarily occupied by the Russian Federation is at the link below:
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/z1668-22#Text ...

United Arab Emirates

10-01-2008

.... the United Arab Emirates, having considered the text of the aforementioned Convention and approved the contents thereof, formally declares its accession to the Convention, subject to a reservation with regard to Article 23, paragraph 1 in respect of arbitration. The United Arab Emirates therefore does not consider itself bound by Article 23, paragraph 1 of the Convention.

United States of America

30-09-2015

Pursuant to Article 23(2) of the Convention, the United States of America declares that it does not consider itself bound by Article 23(1) of the Convention.
(1) The United States of America understands that the term “armed conflict” in Article 4 of the Convention does not include situations of internal disturbances and tensions, such as riots, isolated and sporadic acts of violence, and other acts of a similar nature.
(2) The United States of America understands that the term “international humanitarian law” in Article 4 of the Convention has the same substantive meaning as the law of war.
(3) The United States of America understands that, pursuant to Article 4 and Article 1(6), the Convention does not apply to: (a) the military forces of a State, which are the armed forces of a State organized, trained, and equipped under its internal law for the primary purpose of national defense or security, in the exercise of their official duties; (b) civilians who direct or organize the official activities of military forces of a State; or (c) civilians acting in support of the official activities of the military forces of a State, if the civilians are under the formal command, control, and responsibility of those forces.
(4) The United States of America understands that current United States law with respect to the rights of persons in custody and persons charged with crimes fulfills the requirement in Article 12 of the Convention and, accordingly, the United States does not intend to enact new legislation to fulfill its obligations under this Article.

29-03-2018

The United States Mission to the United Nations presents its compliments to the Executive Office of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and refers to the U.N. Secretary-General’s depositary notification C.N.800.2017.TREATIES-XVIII.15, dated January 2, 2018, regarding the purported accession of the ‘State of Palestine’ to the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, done at New York April 13, 2005 (the Convention), for which the Secretary-General of the United Nations is the depositary.
The Government of the United States of America does not believe the ‘State of Palestine’ qualifies as a sovereign State and does not recognize it as such. Accession to the Convention is limited to sovereign States. Therefore, the Government of the United States of America believes that the ‘State of Palestine’ is not qualified to accede to the Convention and affirms that it will not consider itself to be in a treaty relationship with the ‘State of Palestine’ under the Convention.

Uzbekistan

29-04-2008

1) to paragraph 4 of Article 7 of the Convention: The Republic of Uzbekistan notifies that National Security Service of the Republic of Uzbekistan is pointed as the competent authority, responsible for sending and receiving the information referred to in the article 7 of the Convention;
2) to paragraph 3 of Article 9 of the Convention: The Republic of Uzbekistan notifies that it has established jurisdiction over criminal acts recognized under Article 2 of the Convention, in the cases described in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 9 of the Convention;
3) to Article 16 of the Convention: The Republic of Uzbekistan proceeds from the fact that the provisions of Article 16 of the Convention should be applied in such a way as to ensure the inevitability of responsibility for the crimes falling within the scope of the Convention, without prejudice to the effectiveness of international cooperation on extradition and legal assistance;
4) to paragraph 2 of Article 23 of the Convention: The Republic of Uzbekistan declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of paragraph 1 of article 23 of the Convention.

Vietnam

23-09-2016

1. The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam shall not take this Convention as the direct legal basis for extradition. The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam shall carry out extradition in accordance with the provisions of its domestic laws and regulations, on the basis of treaties on extradition and the principle of reciprocity.
2. The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam does not consider itself bound by paragraph 1 of Article 23 of the Convention;

Yemen

13-10-2014

(...) We declare our final approval and ratification of the abovementioned Convention, as well as the full compliance with all its provisions; with the reservation to paragraph (1) of Article (23) of the convention. (...)