Convention on Stolen or Illegally Exported Cultural Objects

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Treaty Code:

M1995/28

Treaty Type:

Multilateral

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Treaty Status:

In Force

Treaty Summary:

The UNIDROIT Convention was drawn up at UNESCO's request to address perceived shortcomings with the 1970 UNESCO Convention. The UNIDROIT Convention addresses the key legal problems created by the illicit trade in cultural objects by setting up two separate regimes for the return of stolen objects and the return of illegally exported cultural property.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Force

Adherence Type:

Acceded to

Signature Date:

Adherence Date:

16/11/2006

Expired:

No

Date Concluded:

24/06/1995

Place Concluded:

Rome

Entry Into Force Date:

01/07/1998

NZ Entry Into Force Date:

01/05/2007

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NZ Objections:

No

NZ Reservations:

No

NZ Declarations:

No

NZ Territorial Applications:

None

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