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(First) Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Treaty Code:
M1966/14
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
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Responsible Department:
Administering Department:
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
This protocol enables the Human Rights Committee, as set up by part IV of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to receive and consider communications from individuals claiming to be victims of violations of any of the rights set forth by the Covenant.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Signature Date:
Adherence Date:
26/05/1989
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
19/12/1966
Place Concluded:
New York
Entry Into Force Date:
23/03/1976
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
26/08/1989
Termination Date:
Withdrawal Date:
Withdrawal Notification Date:
NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
Tokelau
NZTS Number:
NZTS 1989 NO 12
UNTS Number:
999 UNTS 171 and 999 UNTS, 302
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