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Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime
Treaty Code:
M2001/08
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
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Police
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Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The express purpose of the Firearms Protocol is to: 'promote, facilitate and strengthen cooperation among States Parties in order to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit manufacturing of and trafficking in firearms, their parts and components and ammunition.' It is largely designed to combat offences that are 'transnational in nature and involve an organised criminal group'. The Protocol supplements the Convention against Transnational Organised Crime and the provisions of the Convention apply with any necessary modifications to the Protocol.
NZ Adherence Status:
Not Party
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Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
31/05/2001
Place Concluded:
New York
Entry Into Force Date:
03/07/2005
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
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