Protocol supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft

Parties with reservations, declarations and objections

Party	Reservations / Declarations	Objections
China	Yes	No
Côte d'Ivoire	Yes	No
Cuba	Yes	No
Cyprus	Yes	No
Czech Republic	Yes	No
Finland	Yes	No
Germany	Yes	No
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the	Yes	No
Saint Lucia	Yes	No
Saudi Arabia	Yes	No
Singapore	Yes	No
Slovakia	Yes	No
Sweden	Yes	No
Türkiye	Yes	No
Uruguay	Yes	No

China

27-10-2023

Until further notice from the Government of the People’s Republic of China, the Protocol Supplementary to the Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft does not apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China and the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Côte d'Ivoire

20-03-2015

In accordance with Article 22 of the Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft (Beijing Protocol) adopted on 10 September 2010 in Beijing, China, the Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire declares that it will apply the provisions of Article 1(3)(d) of The Hague Convention as amended by the Beijing Protocol, in keeping with the principles of its criminal legislation regarding liability exemptions for family reasons.
In accordance with Article 22 of the Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft (Beijing Protocol) adopted on 10 September 2010 in Beijing, China, the Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire informs the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization that the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire has established its jurisdiction over offenses committed under Article 4(2) of this Protocol, and shall give notification with immediate effect of any changes.

Cuba

20-12-2012

The Government of the Republic of Cuba repeats the reservation made on the 4th of October 2001 in relation to Article 12 of the Convention for the Suppression of the Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft adopted by the Hague Conference on the 16th of December 1970, related to the dispute resolution mechanisms derived from the application of the Treaty.
The Government of the Republic of Cuba considers that any dispute which arises between the Parties should be resolved through direct negotiations using diplomatic channels.
The Republic of Cuba has established accordance with its national jurisdiction in Article 5, Criminal Code, in relation to Article 4, paragraph 2 of the said Protocol.
The Republic of Cuba declares that it will apply the provisions of subparagraph (d) of paragraph 3 of Article 1 of the Hague Convention, as amended by the Protocol supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft in accordance with the principles of its criminal law and national legislation.

Cyprus

28-03-2019

Upon ratification of the Protocol, the Republic of Cyprus made the following declaration: “The Republic of Cyprus objects to the declaration deposited by the Republic of Turkey at the time of signature of the instrument on 18 September 2013, registered at the Secretariat General of the International Civil Aviation Organization, limiting the implementation to the provisions of the Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft (2010) only to the States with which the Republic of Turkey has diplomatic relations. The aforesaid declaration is contrary to the object and purpose of the Protocol as it precludes the realization of the cooperation foreseen by the Protocol between all State Parties, one of which is the Republic of Cyprus, and as such, the said declaration is invalid.”

Czech Republic

02-07-2013

Pursuant to Article XXII, paragraph (a) of the Protocol, the Czech Republic announces that it has established its jurisdiction over the offences set forth in Article 1 of the Hague Convention as amended by the 2010 Beijing Protocol in the cases set forth in Article 4, paragraph 2, subparagraphs (a) and (b) of the Hague Convention as amended by the Beijing Protocol.

Finland

28-06-2021

[…] Pursuant to subparagraph (a) of Article XXII of the Protocol, Finland notifies that it has, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 4 of The Hague Convention as amended by the Beijing Protocol, 2010, established jurisdiction under its national law, when the offence is committed against a national of Finland as well as when the offence is committed by a stateless person whose habitual residence is in the territory of Finland; and Pursuant to subparagraph (b) of Article XXII of the Protocol, Finland declares that it shall apply the provisions of subparagraph (d) of paragraph 3 of Article 1 of The Hague Convention as amended by the Beijing Protocol, 2010, in accordance with the principles of its criminal law concerning family exemptions from liability.

Germany

21-03-2022

With reference to paragraph (a) of Article XXII of the Protocol Supplementary to the Convention: The Federal Republic of Germany has, in accordance with subparagraphs (a) and (b) of paragraph 2 of Article 4 of The Hague Convention as amended by the Beijing Protocol, 2010, established its jurisdiction under its national law, in particular under Section 7 (1) and (2) 2 of the Criminal Code of the Federal Republic of Germany.
With reference to paragraph (b) of Article XXII of the Protocol Supplementary to the Convention: The Federal Republic of Germany shall apply subparagraph (d) of paragraph 3 of Article 1 of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, as amended by the Protocol Supplementary of 10 September 2010, in accordance with the principles of its criminal law concerning family exemptions from liability.

Netherlands, the Kingdom of the

17-03-2016

In conformity with Article XXII, under a, of the Beijing Protocol, 2010, the Kingdom of the Netherlands declares, for the European part of the Netherlands and for the Caribbean part of the Netherlands (the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba), that it has, in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 2, of The Hague Convention as amended by the Beijing Protocol, 2010, established jurisdiction under its national law with respect to the offences listed under Article 1 of The Hague Convention as amended by the Beijing Protocol, 2010, in as far as the offence has been committed against a person of Dutch nationality.
In conformity with Article XXII, under b, of the Beijing Protocol, 2010, the Kingdom of the Netherlands declares, for the European part of the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of the Netherlands (the islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba), that it shall apply the provisions of Article 1, paragraph 3, under d, of The Hague Convention as amended by the Beijing Protocol, 2010, in accordance with the principles of its criminal law concerning family exemptions from liability.

Saint Lucia

12-09-2012

1. Saint Lucia is committed to the terms of the Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft;
2. Saint Lucia expresses its consent to be bound by the Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft.

Saudi Arabia

10-06-2021

[…]
1- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has jurisdiction over any offence committed in the cases specified in the 1970 Hague International Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, Article IV, 2 (a) and (b), as amended by the 2010 Beijing Protocol, in line with Article XXII (a) of the Protocol.
2- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shall implement the provisions of Article 1, 3. (d) of the 1970 Hague Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft as amended by the 2010 Beijing Protocol, in accordance with its relevant internal regulations.
3- The accession of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Protocol Supplementary to the 1970 Hague International Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft shall in no way be interpreted to imply a commitment by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to cooperate in any way with countries with which it does not have diplomatic relations, within the framework of the above-mentioned Convention and Protocol.

Singapore

20-07-2022

At the time of accession Singapore made the following declarations and notification:
Declarations:
(a) The Republic of Singapore understands that the term ‘armed conflict’ in paragraph 2 of Article 3 bis of the Convention as amended by Article VI of the Protocol, does not include internal disturbances and tensions, such as riots, isolated and sporadic acts of violence, and other acts of a similar nature.
(b) The Republic of Singapore understands that, under Article 3 bis of the Convention as amended by Article VI of the Protocol, the Convention does not apply to:
(i) The military forces of a state in the exercise of their official duties;
(ii) Civilians who direct or organize the official activities of military forces of a state; or
(iii) 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.
Notification:
Pursuant to paragraph (a) of Article XXII of the Beijing Protocol, the Republic of Singapore notifies that that it has, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 4 of the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, signed at The Hague on 16 December 1970 ("The Hague Convention") as amended by the Beijing Protocol, established jurisdiction under its national law, when an offence under Article 1 of The Hague Convention as amended by the Beijing Protocol is committed against a national of the Republic of Singapore or when the offence is committed by a stateless person whose habitual residence is in the territory of the Republic of Singapore.

Slovakia

30-11-2023

Upon accession to the Protocol, the Slovak Republic made the following notification:
In accordance with Article XXII, paragraph a) of the Protocol, the Slovak Republic notifies the Depositary of the establishment of the jurisdiction under its national law in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 2 of Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft (The Hague Convention) as amended by the Protocol.

Sweden

12-07-2018

Sweden will apply article 1.3 d in the Convention in accordance with the principles of Swedish criminal law concerning family exemptions of liability.

Türkiye

18-09-2013

Signing of the Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Relating to International Civil Aviation (2010) and the Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft (2010) by the Republic of Turkey should in no way be construed as implying any obligation on the part of Turkey to enter into any dealing with the countries that Turkey has no diplomatic relations with, within the framework of the said Convention and the Protocol.

31-05-2018

Signing of the Protocol Supplementary to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, 2010, by the Republic of Turkey should in no way be construed as implying any obligation on the part of Turkey to enter into any dealing with the countries that Turkey has no diplomatic relations with, within the framework of said Protocol.

Uruguay

13-03-2024

Upon accession to the Protocol, Uruguay made the following declaration:
[…] the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, in accordance with Article 4 (1) (a) and (b) of The Hague Convention and with the amendments introduced by the 2010 Beijing Protocol, has established jurisdiction with adjustments to its domestic laws, in particular Articles 4 to 6 of Chapter I of Title II of Decree Law No. 14.305 of 29 November 1974. At the time of accession, the Depositary noted this declaration, it being understood that the reference to Article 4 (1) (a) and (b) of The Hague Convention and with the amendments introduced by the 2010 Beijing Protocol was meant to be a reference to Article 4 (2) (a) and (b) of the Convention on the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft, signed at The Hague on 16 December 1970 as amended by the Protocol.