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Reprint as at 5 August 2013 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Public Act Date of assent Commencement 2009 No 68 17 December 2009 see section 2 Contents Title Commencement Part 1 Preliminary provisions Purpose Obligations to which persons exercising power or discretion must have regard Interpretation Meaning of cluster munition Meaning of officer Act binds the Crown Application of Act in New Zealand and elsewhere Page 2 2 3 3 3 5 6 6 6 Note Changes authorised by subpart 2 of Part 2 of the Legislation Act 2012 have been made in this reprint.
Note 4 at the end of this reprint provides a list of the amendments incorporated.

This Act is administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
1 s 1 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Part 2 Activities related to cluster munitions Subpart 1—Offences and exceptions related to cluster munitions Offences relating to cluster munitions Exceptions to offences in section 10(1) Application of this subpart to certain explosive bomblets Subpart 2—Actions in relation to cluster munitions Seizure, forfeiture, and destruction of cluster munitions Application of Customs and Excise Act 1996 to import and export of cluster munitions Minister may authorise cluster munitions for certain purposes Subpart 3—Information Purpose of this subpart Supply of information Subpart 4—Miscellaneous provisions Attorney-General’s consent to prosecutions required Regulations Consequential amendments to Arms Act 1983 Schedule Convention on Cluster Munitions 7 8 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 14 Title This Act is the Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009.
Commencement This Act comes into force on a date appointed by the Gov- ernor-General by Order in Council.

Section 2: Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 brought into force, on 1 August 2010, by the Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act Commencement Order 2010 (SR 2010/157).
Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Part 1 s 5 3 4 5 (1) Part 1 Preliminary provisions Purpose The purpose of this Act is to implement New Zealand’s obli- gations under the Convention.

Obligations to which persons exercising power or discretion must have regard A person who is exercising a power or discretion under this Act must have regard to New Zealand’s obligations under the Convention.
Interpretation In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,— Armed Forces has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Defence Act 1990 authorised cluster munition means a cluster munition au- thorised under section 15 chief executive means the chief executive of the Ministry cluster munition has the meaning given to it by section 6 Convention means the Convention on Cluster Munitions, done at Dublin on 30 May 2008 (a copy of the English text of which is set out in the Schedule); and includes any amend- ments to the Convention made in accordance with Article 13 of the Convention that are, or will become, binding on New Zealand from time to time Customs officer has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Customs and Excise Act 1996 dispenser means a container that is designed to disperse or release explosive bomblets, and is affixed to an aircraft at the time of dispersal or release enforcement officer has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 explosive bomblet means a conventional munition— (a) (b) that is not self-propelled; and that weighs less than 20 kilograms; and 3 Part 1 s 5 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 (c) (d) that is designed to function by detonating an explosive charge prior to, on, or after impact; and that, in order to perform its task, is dispersed or released by a dispenser explosive submunition means a conventional munition— (a) that is designed to function by detonating an explosive charge
 prior to, on, or after impact; and that, in order to perform its task, is dispersed or released by a cluster munition (b) (b) funds— (a) means assets of every kind, whether tangible or intan- gible, moveable or immoveable, however acquired; and includes legal documents or instruments (for example, bank credits, travellers’ cheques, bank cheques, money orders, shares, securities, bonds, drafts, and letters of credit) in any form (for example, in electronic or digital form) evidencing title to, or an interest
 in, assets of any kind mine has the same meaning as in section 2(1) of the Anti- Personnel Mines Prohibition Act 1998 Minister means the Minister of the Crown who, under the au- thority of a warrant or with the authority of the Prime Minister, is responsible for the administration of this Act Ministry means the department of State that, with the author- ity of the Prime Minister, is for the time being responsible for the administration of this Act officer has the meaning given to it by section 7 Police employee has the same meaning as in section 4 of the Policing Act 2008 self-deactivating means automatically rendering a munition inoperable by means of the irreversible exhaustion of a com- ponent (for example, a battery) of the munition that is essential to the munition’s operation self-destruction mechanism means a mechanism, incorpor- ated into a munition, that— (a) (b) secures the destruction of that munition; and functions automatically; and 4 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Part 1 s 6 (c) is in addition to the munition’s primary initiating mech- anism transfer— (a) includes— (i) importation into, and exportation from, New Zealand; and the transfer of title to, and control over, cluster munitions; but (ii) (b) does not include the transfer of territory containing clus- ter munition remnants unexploded submunition means an explosive submunition that has been dispersed or released by, or otherwise separated from, a cluster munition and has failed to explode as intended.
(2) Unless the context otherwise requires, terms and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Convention have the same meaning as in the Convention.
6 Meaning of cluster munition A cluster munition means a conventional munition that is designed to disperse or release explosive submunitions each weighing less than 20 kilograms and— (a) (b) includes those explosive submunitions; but does not include— (i) (ii) a mine; or a munition or submunition that is designed— (A) to dispense flares, smoke, pyrotechnics, or chaff; or to produce electrical or electronic effects; or (B) (iii) (iv) a munition that is designed exclusively for an air defence role; or a munition that, in order to avoid indiscriminate effects and the risks posed by unexploded submu- nitions, has all of the following characteristics: (A) each munition contains fewer than 10 ex- plosive submunitions: each explosive submunition weighs more than 4 kilograms: (B) 5 Part 1 s 7 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 (C) (D) (E) each explosive submunition is designed to detect and engage a single target object: each explosive submunition is equipped with an electronic self-destruction mech- anism: each explosive submunition is equipped with an electronic self-deactivating fea- ture.
Meaning of officer In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, officer means any of the following persons: (a) (b) (c) (d) a Police employee: a member of the Armed Forces: a Customs officer: an enforcement officer.

Act binds the Crown This Act binds the Crown.

Application of Act in New Zealand and elsewhere This Act applies to all acts done or omitted in New Zealand.
This Act also applies to all acts done or omitted outside New Zealand by— (a) (b) a New Zealand citizen; or a person who is ordinarily resident in New Zealand but not the citizen of any State; or a member of the Armed Forces; or a body corporate, or a corporation sole, incorporated in New Zealand.

(c) (d) 7 8 9 (1) (2) (3) Nothing in this section limits the application of section 7, 8, or 8A of the Crimes Act 1961.
6 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Part 2 s 10 Part 2 Activities related to cluster munitions Subpart 1—Offences and exceptions related to cluster munitions Offences relating to cluster munitions 10 (1) A person who does any of the following things commits an offence: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) uses a cluster munition: develops, produces, or otherwise acquires a cluster mu- nition: possesses, retains, or stockpiles a cluster munition: transfers a cluster munition, directly or indirectly, to another person: in any way assists, encourages, or induces another per- son to engage in any conduct described in any of para- graphs (a) to (d).
(2) A person commits an offence who provides or invests funds with the intention that the funds be used, or knowing that they are to be used, in the development or production of cluster munitions.
(3) A member of the Armed Forces also commits an offence if he or she expressly requests the use of cluster munitions when— he or she is engaged in operations, exercises, or other (a) military activities with the armed forces of a State that is not a party to the Convention; and the choice of munitions used is within the exclusive control of the Armed Forces.
(b) (5) (6) (4) A person who commits an offence against subsection (1), (2), or (3) is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 7 years or a fine not exceeding $500,000, or both.

Subsection (1) is subject to section 11.

This section does not limit any of the following: (a) (b) the Anti-Personnel Mines Prohibition Act 1998: the provisions of the Arms Act 1983 relating to re- stricted weapons: the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.
(c) 7 Part 2 s 11 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Section 10(4): amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Pro- cedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).
Exceptions to offences in section 10(1) 11 (1) Despite section 10(1), an officer does not commit an offence by using, acquiring, possessing, retaining, or transferring an authorised cluster munition if he or she is doing so— (a) (b) in the course of his or her employment or duties; and for the purposes of developing, or training persons in, techniques of cluster munition detection, clearance, or destruction; and in compliance with any notice given under section 15.
(2) Despite section 10(1), an officer does not commit an offence by seizing, receiving, or acquiring a cluster munition if he or she is doing so— (a) (b) in the course of his or her employment or duties; and for the purposes of— destroying it; or (i) retaining it pending its destruction; or (ii) transferring it so that it can be destroyed.
(iii) (c) (3) Despite section 10(1), a person does not commit an offence in the circumstances set out in subsection (4) by— (a) possessing a cluster munition until an officer collects it from him or her or destroys it; or giving the cluster munition to an officer who is to collect it from him or her or destroy it.
(b) (4) The circumstances are— (a) (b) that the person complies with section 17; and that, as soon as practicable after becoming aware that he or she possesses the cluster munition, the person takes all reasonable steps to ensure that it is not used before an officer can collect or destroy it.
(5) Despite section 10(1), a person does not commit an offence by his, her, or its conduct outside New Zealand in relation to a cluster munition that is— (a) for the purposes of— destroying it; or (i) enabling another person to destroy it; or (ii) rendering it harmless; or (iii) 8 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Part 2 s 14 (iv) enabling another person to render it harmless; and (b) in accordance with the Convention.
(6) A member of the Armed Forces does not commit an offence against section 10(1) merely by engaging, in the course of his or her duties, in operations, exercises, or other military activ- ities with the armed forces of a State that is not a party to the Convention and that has the capability to engage in conduct prohibited by section 10(1).
12 Application of this subpart to certain explosive bomblets The provisions of this subpart apply, with any necessary modi- fications, to explosive bomblets that are specifically designed to be dispersed or released from dispensers affixed to aircraft, as if those explosive bomblets were cluster munitions.
Subpart 2—Actions in relation to cluster munitions Seizure, forfeiture, and destruction of cluster munitions 13 (1) A cluster munition in respect of which an offence against sec- tion 10 has been committed— (a) may be seized without warrant by an officer; and (b) (c) must be either— if not owned by the Crown, is forfeit to the Crown; and (i) (ii) authorised under section 15; or destroyed by an officer.
(2) A cluster munition to be destroyed under subsection (1)(c)(ii) must be retained, pending destruction, as the Minister thinks fit.
14 Application of Customs and Excise Act 1996 to import and export of cluster munitions The provisions of the Customs and Excise Act 1996 that apply to prohibited imports and prohibited exports (except the penalty for an offence against section 209(1)(a) or (b) of that Act) apply to cluster munitions whose importation into and exportation from New Zealand is an offence against section 9 Part 2 s 15 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 10(1) of this Act, as if that importation and exportation were prohibited under Part 5 of the Customs and Excise Act 1996.
15 Minister may authorise cluster munitions for certain (1) (2) (3) purposes For the purposes of developing, or training persons in, tech- niques of cluster munition detection, clearance, or destruction, the Minister may from time to time, by notice in writing, au- thorise cluster munitions to be used, acquired, possessed, re- tained, or transferred.
The Minister must not make a notice under subsection (1) if the making of the notice will result in the total number of cluster munitions authorised by all notices made under subsection (1) exceeding the number determined for the time being by the Minister under subsection (3).
The Minister must from time to time specify, by notice in the Gazette, the number of cluster munitions determined by the Minister to be the number that for the time being is the min- imum number that is absolutely necessary for the purposes re- ferred to in subsection (1).

(4) A notice under subsection (1) or (3) is neither a legislative instrument nor a disallowable instrument for the purposes of the Legislation Act 2012.
Section 15(4): replaced, on 5 August 2013, by section 77(3) of the Legislation Act 2012 (2012 No 119).

Subpart 3—Information Purpose of this subpart The purpose of this subpart is to ensure— (a) that the chief executive has knowledge of dealings with cluster munitions that facilitates the making of New Zealand’s reports or clarifications under the Conven- tion; and that New Zealand is otherwise able to fulfil its obliga- tions under the Convention.
(b) 16 10 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Part 2 s 18 Supply of information 17 (1) Any person who uses, develops, produces, otherwise acquires, possesses, retains, or transfers a cluster munition must— (a) (b) (c) notify the Minister of the cluster munition as soon as practicable; and keep records in relation to the cluster munition and the purpose to which the cluster munition is put; and prepare from those records, and send to the chief ex- ecutive, periodic reports relating to the cluster munition that are sufficient to enable the Minister to determine whether the Convention, the provisions of this Act, and any regulations made under this Act are being complied with.
(2) A person commits an offence who, without reasonable excuse, refuses or fails to comply with subsection (1).

(3) A person commits an offence who, in any document prepared under subsection (1), makes a statement or omits any matter knowing that, or being reckless as to whether, the statement or omission makes the document false or misleading in a material particular.
(4) A person who commits an offence against subsection (2) or (3) is liable on conviction to imprisonment for a term not exceed- ing 1 year or a fine not exceeding $100,000, or both.

(5) Nothing in this section applies to a person whose conduct in relation to a cluster munition is, by reason of section 11(5), not an offence against this Act.

Section 17(4): amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Pro- cedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).
Subpart 4—Miscellaneous provisions 18 Attorney-General’s consent to prosecutions required (1) No proceedings for any offence against section 10 may be instituted in any court except with the consent of the Attor- ney-General.
(2) However, a person alleged to have committed an offence against section 10 may be arrested, or a warrant for the person’s arrest may be issued and executed, and the person may be remanded in custody or on bail, even though the 11 Part 2 s 19 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 (3) 19 (1) (2) Attorney-General’s consent under subsection (1) has not been obtained.

Section 400 of the Crimes Act 1961 does not apply in respect of any offence against this Act.
Regulations The Governor-General may from time to time, by Order in Council, make regulations for all or any of the following pur- poses: (a) providing for any matter that is necessary or desirable for the purpose of implementing the Convention: prescribing offences in respect of the contravention of, or non-compliance with, any regulations made under this Act: prescribing penalties on conviction not exceeding $5,000 for offences against regulations made under this Act: providing for any other matters contemplated by this Act, necessary for its administration, or necessary for giving it full effect.
(b) (c) (d) (b) The Governor-General may from time to time, by Order in Council,— (a) amend the Schedule by making any amendments to the text of the Convention set out in the Schedule as are required to bring it up to date: revoke the Schedule and substitute a new schedule set- ting out in an up-to-date form the text of the Convention.

(3) An order made under subsection (2) is a regulation for the purposes of the Acts and Regulations Publication Act 1989 and the Regulations (Disallowance) Act 1989.
Section 19(1)(c): amended, on 1 July 2013, by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).

Consequential amendments to Arms Act 1983 This section amends the Arms Act 1983.

Section 2 is amended by inserting the following definition in its appropriate alphabetical order: 20 (1) (2) 12 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Part 2 s 20 “cluster munition has the meaning given to it by section 6 of the Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009”.
Section 3(2)(a) is amended by inserting the following subpara- graph after subparagraph (iv): “(iva) an officer as defined by section 7 of the Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009; or”.

Section 5(3A) is amended by adding “or cluster munitions”.

Section 18(5) is amended by adding “or a cluster munition”.

Section 29(2) is amended by inserting “or a cluster munition” after “anti-personnel mine”.

Section 35(5) is amended by adding “or a cluster munition”.
(3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 13 Schedule Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Schedule Convention on Cluster Munitions Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 s 5 The States Parties to this Convention, Deeply concerned that civilian populations and individual civilians continue to bear the brunt of armed conflict, Determined to put an end for all time to the suffering and casualties caused by cluster munitions at the time of their use, when they fail to function as intended or when they are abandoned, Concerned that cluster munition remnants kill or maim civilians, in- cluding women and children, obstruct economic and social devel- opment, including through the loss of livelihood, impede post-con- flict rehabilitation and reconstruction, delay or prevent the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, can negatively impact on national and international peace-building and humanitarian assist- ance efforts, and have other severe consequences that can persist for many years after use, Deeply concerned also at the dangers presented by the large national stockpiles of cluster munitions retained for operational use and de- termined to ensure their rapid destruction, Believing it necessary to contribute effectively in an efficient, coordi- nated manner to resolving the challenge of removing cluster munition remnants located throughout the world, and to ensure their destruc- tion, Determined also to ensure the full realization of the rights of all clus- ter munition victims and recognizing their inherent dignity, Resolved to do their utmost in providing assistance to cluster muni- tion victims, including medical care, rehabilitation and psychological support, as well as providing for their social and economic inclusion, Recognizing the need to provide age- and gender-sensitive assistance to cluster munition victims and to address the special needs of vul- nerable groups, Bearing in mind the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Dis- abilities which, inter alia, requires that States Parties to that Conven- tion undertake to
 ensure and promote the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms of all persons with disabilities with- out discrimination of any kind on the basis of disability, 14 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Schedule Mindful of the need to coordinate adequately efforts undertaken in various fora to address the rights and needs of victims of various types of weapons, and resolved to avoid discrimination among vic- tims of various types of weapons, Reaffirming that in cases not covered by this Convention or by other international agreements, civilians and combatants remain under the protection and authority of the principles of international law, derived from established custom, from the principles of humanity and from the dictates of public conscience, Resolved also that armed groups distinct from the armed forces of a State shall not, under any circumstances, be permitted to engage in any activity prohibited to a State Party to this Convention, Welcoming the very broad international support for the international norm prohibiting anti-personnel mines, enshrined in the 1997 Con- vention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, Welcoming also the adoption of the Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War, annexed to the Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May be Deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to Have Indiscriminate Effects, and its entry into force on 12 November 2006, and wishing to enhance the protection of civilians from the effects of cluster munition remnants in post-conflict environments, Bearing in mind also United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1612 on children in armed conflict, Welcoming further the steps taken nationally, regionally and globally in recent years aimed at prohibiting,
 restricting or suspending the use, stockpiling, production and transfer of cluster munitions, Stressing the role of public conscience in furthering the principles of humanity as evidenced by the global call for an end to civilian suf- fering caused by cluster munitions and recognizing the efforts to that end undertaken by the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Cluster Munition Coalition and numerous other non-governmental organizations around the world, Reaffirming the Declaration of the Oslo Conference on Cluster Muni- tions, by which, inter alia, States recognized the grave consequences caused by the use of cluster munitions and committed themselves 15 Schedule Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 to conclude by 2008 a legally binding instrument that would pro- hibit the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of cluster muni- tions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians, and would establish a framework for cooperation and assistance that ensures adequate provision of care and rehabilitation for victims, clearance of contam- inated areas, risk reduction education and destruction of stockpiles, Emphasizing the desirability of attracting the adherence of all States to this Convention, and determined to work strenuously towards the promotion of its universalization and its full implementation, Basing themselves on the principles and rules of international hu- manitarian law, in particular the principle that the right of parties to an armed conflict to choose methods or means of warfare is not un- limited, and the rules that the parties to a conflict shall at all times distinguish between the civilian population and combatants and be- tween civilian objects and military objectives and accordingly direct their operations against military objectives only, that in the conduct of military operations constant care shall be taken to spare the civilian population, civilians and civilian objects and that the
 civilian popula- tion and individual civilians enjoy general protection against dangers arising from military operations, HAVE AGREED as follows: Use cluster munitions; Article 1 General obligations and scope of application Each State Party undertakes never under any circumstances to: (a) (b) Develop, produce, otherwise acquire, stockpile, retain or transfer to anyone, directly or indirectly, cluster mu- nitions; Assist, encourage or induce anyone to engage in any ac- tivity prohibited to a State Party under this Convention.
Paragraph 1 of this Article applies, mutatis mutandis, to ex- plosive bomblets that are specifically designed to be dispersed or released from dispensers affixed to aircraft.

This Convention does not apply to mines.

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16 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Schedule Article 2 Definitions For the purposes of this Convention: 1.
“Cluster munition victims” means all persons who have been killed or suffered physical or psychological injury, economic loss, social marginalization or substantial impairment of the realization of their rights caused by the use of cluster muni- tions.
They include those persons directly impacted by cluster munitions as well as their affected families and communities; “Cluster munition” means a conventional munition that is designed to disperse or release explosive submunitions each weighing less than 20 kilograms, and includes those explosive submunitions.
It does not mean the following: (a) A munition or submunition designed to dispense flares, smoke, pyrotechnics or chaff; or a munition designed exclusively for an air defence role; (b) A munition or submunition designed to produce elec- (c) trical or electronic effects; A munition that, in order to avoid indiscriminate area ef- fects and the risks posed by unexploded submunitions, has all of the following characteristics: (i) Each munition contains fewer than ten explosive submunitions; Each explosive submunition weighs more than four kilograms; (ii) (iii) Each explosive submunition is designed to detect and engage a single target object; (iv) Each explosive submunition is equipped with an (v) electronic self-destruction mechanism; Each explosive submunition is equipped with an electronic self-deactivating feature; “Explosive submunition” means a conventional munition that in order to perform its task is dispersed or released by a cluster munition and is designed to function by detonating an explosive charge prior to, on or after impact; “Failed cluster munition” means a cluster munition that has been fired, dropped, launched, projected or otherwise deliv- ered and which should have dispersed or released its explosive submunitions but failed to do so; 17 2.
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Schedule Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Article 2—continued “Unexploded submunition” means an explosive submunition that has been dispersed or released by, or otherwise separated from, a cluster munition and has failed to explode as intended; “Abandoned cluster munitions” means cluster munitions or explosive submunitions that have not been used and that have been left behind or dumped, and that are no longer under the control of the party that left them behind or dumped them.
They may or may not have been prepared for use; “Cluster munition remnants” means failed cluster muni- tions, abandoned cluster munitions, unexploded submunitions and unexploded bomblets; “Transfer” involves, in addition to the physical movement of cluster munitions into or from national territory, the transfer of title to and control over cluster munitions, but does not involve the transfer of territory containing cluster munition remnants; “Self-destruction mechanism” means an incorporated auto- matically-functioning mechanism which is in addition to the primary initiating mechanism of the munition and which se- cures the destruction of the munition into which it is incorpor- ated; “Self-deactivating” means automatically rendering a muni- tion inoperable by means of the irreversible exhaustion of a component, for example a battery, that is essential to the oper- ation of the munition; “Cluster munition contaminated area” means an area known or suspected to contain cluster munition remnants; “Mine” means a munition designed to be placed under, on or near the ground or other surface area and to be exploded by the presence, proximity or contact of a person or a vehicle; “Explosive bomblet” means a conventional munition, weigh- ing less than 20 kilograms, which is not self-propelled and which, in order to perform its task, is dispersed or released by a dispenser, and is designed to function by detonating an explosive charge prior to, on or after impact; “Dispenser” means a container that is designed to disperse or release explosive bomblets and which is affixed to an aircraft at the time of dispersal or release; 5.
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Article 3 Storage and stockpile destruction Each State Party shall, in accordance with national regulations, separate all cluster munitions under its jurisdiction and control from munitions retained for operational use and mark them for the purpose of destruction.
Each State Party undertakes to destroy or ensure the destruc- tion of all cluster munitions referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article as soon as possible but not later than eight years after the entry into force of this Convention for that State Party.

Each State Party undertakes to ensure that destruction methods comply with applicable international standards for protecting public health and the environment.
If a State Party believes that it will be unable to destroy or en- sure the destruction of all cluster munitions referred to in para- graph 1 of this Article within eight years of entry into force of this Convention for that State Party it may submit a request to a Meeting of States Parties or a Review Conference for an ex- tension of the deadline for completing the destruction of such cluster munitions for a period of up to four years.
A State Party may, in exceptional circumstances, request additional exten- sions of up to four years.

The requested extensions shall not exceed the number of years strictly necessary for that State Party to complete its obligations under paragraph 2 of this Art- icle.
Each request for an extension shall set out: (a) (b) A detailed explanation of the proposed extension, in- cluding the financial and technical means available to or required by the State Party for the destruction of all clus- ter munitions referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and, where applicable, the exceptional circumstances justifying it; The duration of the proposed extension; 19 Schedule Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Article 3—continued (c) (d) (e) (f) A plan for how and when stockpile destruction will be completed; The quantity and type of cluster munitions and explo- sive submunitions held at the entry into force of this Convention for that State Party and any additional clus- ter munitions or explosive submunitions discovered after such entry into force; The quantity and type of cluster munitions and explo- sive submunitions destroyed during the period referred to in paragraph 2 of this Article; and The quantity and type of cluster munitions and explo- sive submunitions remaining to be destroyed during the proposed extension and the annual destruction rate ex- pected to be achieved.
The Meeting of States Parties or the Review Conference shall, taking into consideration the factors referred to in paragraph 4 of this Article, assess the request and decide by a majority of votes of States Parties present and voting whether to grant the request for an extension.

The States Parties may decide to grant a shorter extension than that requested and may propose benchmarks for the extension, as appropriate.
A request for an extension shall be submitted a minimum of nine months prior to the Meeting of States Parties or the Review Conference at which it is to be considered.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1 of this Conven- tion, the retention or acquisition of a limited number of clus- ter munitions and explosive submunitions for the development of and training in cluster munition and explosive submunition detection, clearance or destruction techniques, or for the de- velopment of cluster munition counter-measures, is permitted.

The amount of explosive submunitions retained or acquired shall not exceed the minimum number absolutely necessary for these purposes.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1 of this Conven- tion, the transfer of cluster munitions to another State Party for the purpose of destruction, as well as for the purposes de- scribed in paragraph 6 of this Article, is permitted.

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Article 3—continued States Parties retaining, acquiring or transferring cluster mu- nitions or explosive submunitions for the purposes described in paragraphs 6 and 7 of this Article shall submit a detailed re- port on the planned and actual use of these cluster munitions and explosive submunitions and their type, quantity and lot numbers.

If cluster munitions or explosive submunitions are transferred to another State Party for these purposes, the report shall include reference to the receiving party.
Such a report shall be prepared for each year during which a State Party re- tained, acquired or transferred cluster munitions or explosive submunitions and shall be submitted to the Secretary-General of the United Nations no later than 30 April of the following year.
Article 4 Clearance and destruction of cluster munition remnants and risk reduction education Each State Party undertakes to clear and destroy, or ensure the clearance and destruction of, cluster munition remnants located in cluster munition contaminated areas under its jur- isdiction or control, as follows: (a) Where cluster munition remnants are located in areas under its jurisdiction or control at the date of entry into force of this Convention for that State Party, such clear- ance and destruction shall be completed as soon as pos- sible but not later than ten years from that date; (b) Where, after entry into force of this Convention for that State Party, cluster munitions have become cluster mu- nition remnants located in areas under its jurisdiction or control, such clearance and destruction must be com- pleted as soon as possible but not later than ten years after the end of the active hostilities during which such cluster munitions became cluster munition remnants; and Upon fulfilling either of its obligations set out in sub- paragraphs (a) and (b) of this paragraph, that State (c) 21 Schedule Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Article 4—continued Party shall make a declaration of compliance to the next Meeting of States Parties.
In fulfilling its obligations under paragraph 1 of this Article, each State Party shall take the following measures as soon as possible, taking into consideration the provisions of Article 6 of this Convention regarding international cooperation and assistance: (a) Survey, assess and record the threat posed by cluster munition remnants, making every effort to identify all cluster munition contaminated areas under its jurisdic- tion or control; (c) (b) Assess and prioritize needs in terms of marking, pro- tection of civilians, clearance and destruction, and take steps to mobilize resources and develop a national plan to carry out these activities, building, where appropri- ate, upon existing structures, experiences and method- ologies; Take all feasible steps to ensure that all cluster muni- tion contaminated areas under its jurisdiction or con- trol are perimeter-marked, monitored and protected by fencing or other means to ensure the effective exclu- sion of civilians.
Warning signs based on methods of marking readily recognizable by the affected commu- nity should be utilized in the marking of suspected haz- ardous areas.
Signs and other hazardous area bound- ary markers should, as far as possible, be visible, le- gible, durable and resistant to environmental effects and should clearly identify which side of the marked bound- ary is considered to be within the cluster munition con- taminated areas and which side is considered to be safe; Clear and destroy all cluster munition remnants located in areas under its jurisdiction or control; and Conduct risk reduction education to ensure awareness among civilians living in or around cluster munition contaminated areas of the risks posed by such remnants.
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This paragraph shall apply in cases in which cluster munitions have been used or abandoned by one State Party prior to entry into force of this Convention for that State Party and have be- come cluster munition remnants that are located in areas under the jurisdiction or control of another State Party at the time of entry into force of this Convention for the latter.
(a) In such cases, upon entry into force of this Conven- tion for both States Parties, the former State Party is strongly encouraged to provide, inter alia, technical, fi- nancial, material or human resources assistance to the latter State Party, either bilaterally or through a mutually agreed third party, including through the United Nations system or other relevant organizations, to facilitate the marking, clearance and destruction of such cluster mu- nition remnants.
Such assistance shall include, where available, infor- mation on types and quantities of the cluster munitions used, precise locations of cluster munition strikes and areas in which cluster munition remnants are known to be located.
(b) If a State Party believes that it will be unable to clear and de- stroy or ensure the clearance and destruction of all cluster mu- nition remnants referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article within ten years of the entry into force of this Convention for that State Party, it may submit a request to a Meeting of States Par- ties or a Review Conference for an extension of the deadline for completing the clearance and destruction of such cluster munition remnants by a period of up to five years.
The re- quested extension shall not exceed the number of years strictly necessary for that State Party to complete its obligations under paragraph 1 of this Article.

A request for an extension shall be submitted to a Meeting of States Parties or a Review Conference prior to the expiry of the time period referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article for that State Party.
Each request shall be submitted a minimum of nine months prior to the Meeting of States Parties or Review 23 Schedule Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Article 4—continued (c) (d) The duration of the proposed extension; Conference at which it is to be considered.
Each request shall set out: (a) (b) A detailed explanation of the reasons for the proposed extension, including the financial and technical means available to and required by the State Party for the clear- ance and destruction of all cluster munition remnants during the proposed extension; The preparation of future work and the status of work al- ready conducted under national clearance and demining programmes during the initial ten year period referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article and any subsequent ex- tensions; The total area containing cluster munition remnants at the time of entry into force of this Convention for that State Party and any additional areas containing clus- ter munition remnants discovered after such entry into force; The total area containing cluster munition remnants cleared since entry into force of this Convention; The total area containing cluster munition remnants re- maining to be cleared during the proposed extension; The circumstances that have impeded the ability of the State Party to destroy all cluster munition remnants lo- cated in areas under its jurisdiction or control during the initial ten year period referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, and those that may impede this ability during the proposed extension; The humanitarian, social, economic and environmental implications of the proposed extension; and Any other information relevant to the request for the proposed extension.
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Such an extension may be renewed by a period of up to five years upon the submission of a new request, in accordance with paragraphs 5, 6 and 7 of this Article.

In requesting a further extension a State Party shall submit relevant additional information on what has been undertaken during the previous extension granted pursuant to this Article.
Article 5 Victim assistance Each State Party with respect to cluster munition victims in areas under its jurisdiction or control shall, in accordance with applicable international humanitarian and human rights law, adequately provide age- and gender-sensitive assistance, in- cluding medical care, rehabilitation and psychological sup- port, as well as provide for their social and economic inclu- sion.
Each State Party shall make every effort to collect reli- able relevant data with respect to cluster munition victims.
In fulfilling its obligations under paragraph 1 of this Article each State Party shall: (a) (b) Develop, implement and enforce any necessary national Assess the needs of cluster munition victims; (c) (d) (e) laws and policies; Develop a national plan and budget, including time- frames to carry out these activities, with a view to in- corporating them within the existing national disability, development and human rights frameworks and mech- anisms, while respecting the specific role and contribu- tion of relevant actors; Take steps to mobilize national and international re- sources; Not discriminate against or among cluster munition vic- tims, or between cluster munition victims and those who have suffered injuries or disabilities from other causes; differences in treatment should be based only 25 Schedule Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Article 5—continued (f) on medical, rehabilitative, psychological or socio-eco- nomic needs; Closely consult with and actively involve cluster muni- tion victims and their representative organizations; (g) Designate a focal point within the government for co- ordination of matters relating to the implementation of this Article; and Strive to incorporate relevant guidelines and good prac- tices including in the areas of medical care, rehabilita- tion and psychological support, as well as social and economic inclusion.
(h) Article 6 International cooperation and assistance In fulfilling its obligations under this Convention each State Party has the right to seek and receive assistance.

Each State Party in a position to do so shall provide technical, material and financial assistance to States Parties affected by cluster munitions, aimed at the implementation of the obliga- tions of this Convention.
Such assistance may be provided, inter alia, through the United Nations system, international, regional or national organizations or institutions, non-govern- mental organizations or institutions, or on a bilateral basis.

Each State Party undertakes to facilitate and shall have the right to participate in the fullest possible exchange of equip- ment and scientific and technological information concerning the implementation of this Convention.
The States Parties shall not impose undue restrictions on the provision and re- ceipt of clearance and other such equipment and related tech- nological information for humanitarian purposes.
In addition to any obligations it may have pursuant to para- graph 4 of Article 4 of this Convention, each State Party in a position to do so shall provide assistance for clearance and destruction of cluster munition remnants and information con- cerning various means and technologies related to clearance of cluster munitions, as well as lists of experts, expert agencies 1.

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Each State Party in a position to do so shall provide assistance for the destruction of stockpiled cluster munitions, and shall also provide assistance to identify, assess and prioritize needs and practical measures in terms of marking, risk reduction edu- cation, protection of civilians and clearance and destruction as provided in Article 4 of this Convention.

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Each State Party in a position to do so shall provide assist- ance for the implementation of the obligations referred to in Article 5 of this Convention to adequately provide age- and gender-sensitive assistance, including medical care, rehabili- tation and psychological support, as well as provide for social and economic inclusion of cluster munition victims.
Such as- sistance may be provided, inter alia, through the United Na- tions system, international, regional or national organizations or institutions, the International Committee of the Red Cross, national Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and their Inter- national Federation, non-governmental organizations or on a bilateral basis.
Each State Party in a position to do so shall provide assistance to contribute to the economic and social recovery needed as a result of cluster munition use in affected States Parties.

Each State Party in a position to do so may contribute to rele- vant trust funds in order to facilitate the provision of assistance under this Article.
Each State Party that seeks and receives assistance shall take all appropriate measures in order to facilitate the timely and ef- fective implementation of this Convention, including facilita- tion of the entry and exit of personnel, materiel and equipment, in a manner consistent with national laws and regulations, tak- ing into consideration international best practices.

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Each State Party may, with the purpose of developing a na- tional action plan, request the United Nations system, regional organizations, other States Parties or other competent inter- governmental or non-governmental institutions to assist its au- thorities to determine, inter alia: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) The nature and extent of cluster munition remnants lo- cated in areas under its jurisdiction or control; The financial, technological and human resources re- quired for the implementation of the plan; The time estimated as necessary to clear and destroy all cluster munition remnants located in areas under its jurisdiction or control; Risk reduction education programmes and awareness activities to reduce the incidence of injuries or deaths caused by cluster munition remnants; Assistance to cluster munition victims; and The coordination relationship between the govern- ment of the State Party concerned and the relevant governmental, intergovernmental or non-governmental entities that will work in the implementation of the plan.
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Article 7 Transparency measures Each State Party shall report to the Secretary-General of the United Nations as soon as practicable, and in any event not later than 180 days after the entry into force of this Convention for that State Party, on: (a) The national implementation measures referred to in Article 9 of this Convention; The total of all cluster munitions, including explosive submunitions, referred to in paragraph 1 of Article 3 of (b) 1.
28 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Schedule (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) Article 7—continued this Convention, to include a breakdown of their type, quantity and, if possible, lot numbers of each type; The technical characteristics of each type of cluster mu- nition produced by that State Party prior to entry into force of this Convention for it, to the extent known, and those currently owned or possessed by it, giving, where reasonably possible, such categories of infor- mation as may facilitate identification and clearance of cluster munitions; at a minimum, this information shall include the dimensions, fusing, explosive content, metallic content, colour photographs and other informa- tion that may facilitate the clearance of cluster munition remnants; The status and progress of programmes for the con- version or decommissioning of production facilities for cluster munitions; The status and progress of programmes for the destruc- tion, in accordance with Article 3 of this Convention, of cluster munitions, including explosive submunitions, with details of the methods that will be used in destruc- tion, the location of all destruction sites and the applic- able safety and environmental standards to be observed; The types and quantities of cluster munitions, including explosive submunitions, destroyed in accordance with Article 3 of this Convention, including details of the methods of destruction used, the location of the destruc- tion sites and the applicable safety and environmental standards observed; Stockpiles of cluster munitions, including explosive submunitions, discovered after reported completion of the programme referred to in subparagraph (e) of this paragraph, and plans for their destruction in accordance with Article 3 of this Convention; To the extent possible, the size and location of all cluster munition contaminated areas under its jurisdiction or control, to include as much detail as possible regarding the type and quantity of each type of cluster munition remnant
 in each such area and when they were used; 29 Schedule Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Article 7—continued (i) (j) (k) (l) The status and progress of programmes for the clear- ance and destruction of all types and quantities of clus- ter munition remnants cleared and destroyed in accord- ance with Article 4 of this Convention, to include the size and location of the cluster munition contaminated area cleared and a breakdown of the quantity of each type of cluster munition remnant cleared and destroyed; The measures taken to provide risk reduction educa- tion and, in particular, an immediate and effective warn- ing to civilians living in cluster munition contaminated areas under its jurisdiction or control; The status and progress of implementation of its obliga- tions under Article 5 of this Convention to adequately provide age- and gender-sensitive assistance, including medical care, rehabilitation and psychological support, as well as provide for social and economic inclusion of cluster munition victims and to collect reliable relevant data with respect to cluster munition victims; The name and contact details of the institutions man- dated to provide information and to carry out the meas- ures described in this paragraph; (m) The amount of national resources, including financial, material or in kind, allocated to the implementation of Articles 3, 4 and 5 of this Convention; and The amounts, types and destinations of international co- operation and assistance provided under Article 6 of this Convention.
(n) The information provided in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article shall be updated by the States Parties annually, covering the previous calendar year, and reported to the Sec- retary-General of the United Nations not later than 30 April of each year.

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If one or more States Parties wish to clarify and seek to resolve questions relating to a matter of compliance with the provi- sions of this Convention by another State Party, it may submit, through the Secretary-General of the United Nations, a Re- quest for Clarification of that matter to that State Party.

Such a request shall be accompanied by all appropriate information.

Each State Party shall refrain from unfounded Requests for Clarification, care being taken to avoid abuse.
A State Party that receives a Request for Clarification shall provide, through the Secretary-General of the United Nations, within 28 days to the requesting State Party all information that would assist in clarifying the matter.
If the requesting State Party does not receive a response through the Secretary-General of the United Nations within that time period, or deems the response to the Request for Clarification to be unsatisfactory, it may submit the matter through the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the next Meeting of States Parties.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall transmit the submission, accompanied by all appropriate information pertaining to the Request for Clarification, to all States Parties.

All such information shall be presented to the requested State Party which shall have the right to respond.
Pending the convening of any Meeting of States Parties, any of the States Parties concerned may request the Secretary-Gen- eral of the United Nations to exercise his or her good offices to facilitate the clarification requested.

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If it does so determine, the Meeting of States Parties 31 Schedule Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2009 Reprinted as at 5 August 2013 Article 8—continued may suggest to the States Parties concerned ways and means further to clarify or resolve the matter under consideration, in- cluding the initiation of appropriate procedures in conform- ity with international law.
In circumstances where the issue at hand is determined to be due to circumstances beyond the control of the requested State Party, the Meeting of States Par- ties may recommend appropriate measures, including the use of cooperative measures referred to in Article 6 of this Con- vention.
In addition to the procedures provided for in paragraphs 2 to 5 of this Article, the Meeting of States Parties may decide to adopt such other general procedures or specific mechan- isms for clarification of compliance, including facts, and reso- lution of instances of non-compliance with the provisions of this Convention as it deems appropriate.

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When a dispute arises between two or more States Parties re- lating to the interpretation or application of this Convention, the States Parties concerned shall consult together with a view to the expeditious settlement of the dispute by negotiation or by other peaceful means of their choice, including recourse to the Meeting of States Parties and referral to the International Court of Justice in conformity with the Statute of the Court.
The Meeting of States Parties may contribute to the settlement of the dispute by whatever means it deems appropriate, includ- ing offering its good offices, calling upon the States Parties 2.

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Article 11 Meetings of States Parties The States Parties shall meet regularly in order to consider and, where necessary, take decisions in respect of any matter with regard to the application or implementation of this Conven- tion, including: (a) (b) Matters arising from the reports submitted under the The operation and status of this Convention; (c) (d) (e) (f) provisions of this Convention; International cooperation and assistance in accordance with Article 6 of this Convention; The development of technologies to clear cluster muni- tion remnants; Submissions of States Parties under Articles 8 and 10 of this Convention; and Submissions of States Parties as provided for in Articles 3 and 4 of this Convention.
The first Meeting of States Parties shall be convened by the Secretary-General of the United Nations within one year of entry into force of this Convention.

The subsequent meetings shall be convened by the Secretary-General of the United Na- tions annually until the first Review Conference.
States not party to this Convention, as well as the United Na- tions, other relevant international organizations or institutions, regional organizations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres- cent Societies and relevant non-governmental organizations may be invited to attend these meetings as observers in ac- cordance with the agreed rules of procedure.

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Further Review Conferences shall be convened by the Secretary-General of the United Nations if so requested by one or more States Parties, provided that the interval between Review Conferences shall in no case be less than five years.

All States Parties to this Convention shall be invited to each Review Conference.
The purpose of the Review Conference shall be: (a) (b) To review the operation and status of this Convention; To consider the need for and the interval between further Meetings of States Parties referred to in paragraph 2 of Article 11 of this Convention; and To take decisions on submissions of States Parties as provided for in Articles 3 and 4 of this Convention.
(c) States not party to this Convention, as well as the United Na- tions, other relevant international organizations or institutions, regional organizations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Cres- cent Societies and relevant non-governmental organizations may be invited to attend each Review Conference as observers in accordance with the agreed rules of procedure.
Article 13 Amendments At any time after its entry into force any State Party may pro- pose amendments to this Convention.

Any proposal for an amendment shall be communicated to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who shall circulate it to all States Par- ties and shall seek their views on whether an Amendment Con- ference should be convened to consider the proposal.
If a ma- jority of the States Parties notify the Secretary-General of the United Nations no later than 90 days after its circulation that they support further consideration of the proposal, the Secre- tary-General of the United Nations shall convene an Amend- ment Conference to which all States Parties shall be invited.
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The Amendment Conference shall be held immediately fol- lowing a Meeting of States Parties or a Review Conference unless a majority of the States Parties request that it be held earlier.

Any amendment to this Convention shall be adopted by a ma- jority of two-thirds of the States Parties present and voting at the Amendment Conference.

The Depositary shall communi- cate any amendment so adopted to all States.
An amendment to this Convention shall enter into force for States Parties that have accepted the amendment on the date of deposit of acceptances by a majority of the States which were Parties at the date of adoption of the amendment.

Thereafter it shall enter into force for any remaining State Party on the date of deposit of its instrument of acceptance.
Article 14 Costs and administrative tasks The costs of the Meetings of States Parties, the Review Con- ferences and the Amendment Conferences shall be borne by the States Parties and States not party to this Convention par- ticipating therein, in accordance with the United Nations scale of assessment adjusted appropriately.
The costs incurred by the Secretary-General of the United Na- tions under Articles 7 and 8 of this Convention shall be borne by the States Parties in accordance with the United Nations scale of assessment adjusted appropriately.

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It shall be open for accession by any State that has not signed the Convention.

The instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or acces- sion shall be deposited with the Depositary.

Article 17 Entry into force This Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the sixth month after the month in which the thirtieth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession has been de- posited.
For any State that deposits its instrument of ratification, ac- ceptance, approval or accession after the date of the deposit of the thirtieth instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, this Convention shall enter into force on the first day of the sixth month after the date on which that State has deposited its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession.
Article 18 Provisional application Any State may, at the time of its ratification, acceptance, approval or accession, declare that it will apply provisionally Article 1 of this Convention pending its entry into force for that State.

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Each State Party shall, in exercising its national sovereignty, have the right to withdraw from this Convention.

It shall give notice of such withdrawal to all other States Parties, to the Depositary and to the United Nations Security Council.

Such instrument of withdrawal shall include a full explanation of the reasons motivating withdrawal.
Such withdrawal shall only take effect six months after the receipt of the instrument of withdrawal by the Depositary.

If, however, on the expiry of that six-month period, the withdraw- ing State Party is engaged in an armed conflict, the withdrawal shall not take effect before the end of the armed conflict.
Article 21 Relations with States not party to this Convention Each State Party shall encourage States not party to this Con- vention to ratify, accept, approve or accede to this Convention, with the goal of attracting the adherence of all States to this Convention.
Each State Party shall notify the governments of all States not party to this Convention, referred to in paragraph 3 of this Art- icle, of its obligations under this Convention, shall promote the norms it establishes and shall make its best efforts to dis- courage States not party to this Convention from using cluster munitions.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 1 of this Conven- tion and in accordance with international law, States Parties, their military personnel or nationals, may engage in military cooperation and operations with States not party to this Con- vention that might engage in activities prohibited to a State Party.

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Nothing in paragraph 3 of this Article shall authorize a State Party: (a) To develop, produce or otherwise acquire cluster muni- tions; To itself stockpile or transfer cluster munitions; To itself use cluster munitions; or To expressly request the use of cluster munitions in cases where the choice of munitions used is within its exclusive control.

(b) (c) (d) Article 22 Depositary The Secretary-General of the United Nations is hereby designated as the Depositary of this Convention.
Article 23 Authentic texts The Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts of this Convention shall be equally authentic.

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