Basic legal texts
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
Resolution and text establishing the
Preparatory Commission (PDF)
Rules of Procedure of the
Preparatory Commission (PDF)
Agreements concluded by the Commission
Pursuant to paragraph 7 of the Text on the Establishment of the Preparatory Commission, the Commission has authority to enter into international agreements. The Commission concludes many agreements and arrangements with States and other international organizations. These agreements and arrangements include the following more
National Implementation Measures
Upon ratification by a State Signatory, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) will not automatically become a part of the State's domestic law, unless the law of that State so provides. For the treaty to be applicable domestically, the appropriate national implementation measures will have to be taken in accordance with a State's constitutional procedures either at the time of ratification or immediately following ratification. National implementation measures are therefore an indispensable step in fulfilling a State's obligations under the CTBT, even in advance of its entry into force. more
The Signature and Ratification Guide
This guide contains information on the signature and ratification process to be followed by States wishing to become States Parties to the CTBT. It includes models of the relevant instruments and a model law for the approval of the Treaty. The guide further provides information on the legal consequences of signature and ratification, including benefits of becoming a member of the Preparatory Commission.
| Signature and Ratification Guide Table of contents: |
English | French | Spanish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction Relevant provisions Signing and full powers Ratifying Effects of signature Contact details Last updated: May 2003 |
