sou · GYB322d2 · 2011-01-01 00:00:00 — 3.Parties which do not make extradition conditional on the existence of a treaty shall recognise the offences set forth in Article 15 sub-paragraphs 1 (a) to (c) as extraditable offences between them, subject to the conditions provided by the law of the requested Party. 4.If necessary, offences set forth in Article 15 sub-paragraphs 1 (a)to (c) shall be treated, for the purposes of extradition between Parties, as if they had been committed not only in the place in which they occurred but also in the territory of the Parties that have established jurisdiction in accordance with Article 16 paragraph 1. Article 19 Mutual legal assistance 1.Parties shall afford one another the greatest measure of assistance in connection with investigations or criminal or extradition proceedings brought in respect of the offences set forth in Article 15, including assistance in obtaining evidence at their disposal necessary for the proceedings. 2.Parties shall carry out their obligations under paragraph 1 in conformity with any treaties or other arrangements on mutual legal assistance that may exist between them. In the absence of such treaties or arrangements, Parties shall afford one another assistance in accordance with their domestic law. (Tilläggsprotokoll II) Kulturkonventionen Article 20 Grounds for refusal 1.For the purpose of extradition, offences set forth in Article 15 sub-paragraphs 1 (a) to (c), and for the purpose of mutual legal assistance, offences set forth in Article 15 shall not be regarded as political offences nor as offences connected with political offences nor as offences inspired by political motives. Accordingly, a request for extradition or for mutual legal assistance based on such offences may not be refused on the sole ground that it concerns a political offence or an offence connected with a political offence or an offence inspired by political motives. 2.Nothing in this Protocol shall be interpreted as imposing an obligation to extradite or to afford mutual legal assistance if the requested Party has substantial grounds for believing that the request for extradition for offences set forth in Article 15 subparagraphs 1 (a) to (c) or for mutual legal assistance with respect to offences set forth in Article 15 has been made for the purpose of prosecuting or punishing a person on account of that person's race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin or political opinion or that compliance with the request would cause prejudice to that person's position for any of these reasons. Article 21 Measures regarding other violations Without prejudice to Article 28 of the Convention, each Party shall adopt such legislative, administrative or disciplinary measures as may be necessary to suppress the following acts when committed intentionally: a.any use of cultural property in violation of the Convention or this Protocol; b.any illicit export, other removal or transfer of ownership of cultural property from occupied territory in violation of the Convention or this Protocol. Chapter 5 The protection of cultural property in armed conflicts not of an international character Article 22 Armed conflicts not of an international character This Protocol shall apply in the event of an armed conflict not of an international character, occurring within the territory of one of the Parties. (Tilläggsprotokoll II) Kulturkonventionen 2.This Protocol shall not apply to situations of internal disturbances and tensions, such as riots, isolated and sporadic acts of violence and other acts of a similar nature. 3.Nothing in this Protocol shall be invoked for the purpose of affecting the sovereignty of a State or the responsibility of the government, by all legitimate means, to maintain or re-establish law and order in the State or to defend the national unity and territorial integrity of the State. 4.Nothing in this Protocol shall prejudice the primary jurisdiction of a Party in whose territory an armed conflict not of an international character occurs over the violations set forth in Article 15. 5.Nothing in this Protocol shall be invoked as a justification for intervening, directly or indirectly, for any reason whatever, in the armed conflict or in the internal or external affairs of the Party in the territory of which that conflict occurs. 6.The application of this Protocol to the situation referred to in paragraph 1 shall not affect the legal status of the parties to the conflict. 7.UNESCO may offer its services to the parties to the conflict. Chapter 6 Institutional Issues Article 23 Meeting of the Parties 1.The Meeting of the Parties shall be convened at the same time as the General of , and in co-ordination with the Meeting of the High Contracting Parties, if such a meeting has been called by the Director-General. 2.The Meeting of the Parties shall adopt its Rules of Procedure. 3.The Meeting of the Parties shall have the following functions: (a)to elect the Members of the Committee, in accordance with Article 24 paragraph 1; (b)to endorse the Guidelines developed by the Committee in accordance with Article 27 sub-paragraph 1(a); (c)to provide guidelines for, and to supervise the use of the Fund by the Committee; (d)to consider the report submitted by the Committee in accordance with Article 27 sub-paragraph 1(d); (Tilläggsprotokoll II) Kulturkonventionen e)to discuss any problem related to the application of this Protocol, and to make recommendations, as appropriate. 4.At the request of at least one-fifth of the Parties, the Director-General shall convene an Extraordinary Meeting of the Parties. Article 24 of cultural property in the event of armed conflict 1.The Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict is hereby established. It shall be composed of twelve Parties which shall be elected by the Meeting of the Parties. 2.The Committee shall meet once a year in ordinary session and in extra-ordinary sessions whenever it deems necessary. 3.In determining membership of the Committee, Parties shall seek to ensure an equitable representation of the different regions and cultures of the world. 4.Parties members of the Committee shall choose as their representatives persons qualified in the fields of cultural heritage, defence or international law, and they shall endeavour, in consultation with one another, to ensure that the Committee as a whole contains adequate expertise in all these fields. 1.A Party shall be elected to years and shall be eligible for immediate re-election only once. 2.Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1, the term of office of half of the members chosen at the time of the first election shall cease at the end of the first ordinary session of the Meeting of the Parties following that at which they were elected. These members shall be chosen by lot by the President of this Meeting after the first election. Article 26 Rules of procedure 1.The Committee shall adopt its Rules of Procedure. 2.A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. Decisions of the Committee shall be taken by a majority of twothirds of its members voting. (Tilläggsprotokoll II) Kulturkonventionen Members shall not participate in the voting on any decisions relating to cultural property affected by an armed conflict to which they are parties. 1.The Committee shall have the following functions: a.to develop Guidelines for the implementation of this Protocol; b.to grant, suspend or cancel enhanced protection for cultural property and to establish, maintain and promote the List of cultural property under enhanced protection; c.to monitor and supervise the implementation of this Protocol and promote the identification of cultural property under enhanced protection; d.to consider and comment on reports of the Parties, to seek clarifications as required, and prepare its own report on the implementation of this Protocol for the Meeting of the Parties; e.to receive and consider requests for international assistance under Article 32; f.to determine the use of the Fund g.to perform any other function which may be assigned to it by the Meeting of the Parties. 2.The functions of the Committee shall be performed in cooperation with the Director-General. 3.The Committee shall co-operate with international and national governmental and non-governmental organizations having objectives similar to those of the Convention, its First Protocol and this Protocol. To assist in the implementation of its functions, the Committee may invite to its meetings, in an advisory capacity, eminent professional organizations such as those which have formal relations with , including () and its constituent bodies. Representatives of Property () (ICCROM) and of () may also be invited to attend in an advisory capacity. (Tilläggsprotokoll II) Kulturkonventionen SOU 2010:22 shall be assisted by the Secretariat of which shall prepare the Committee's documentation and the agenda for its meetings and shall have the responsibility for the implementation of its decisions. Article 29 for the protection of cultural property in the event of armed conflict 1.A Fund is hereby established for the following purposes: a.to provide financial or other assistance in support of preparatory or other measures to be taken in peacetime in accordance with, inter alia, Article 5, Article 10 sub-paragraph (b)and Article 30; and b.to provide financial or other assistance in relation to emergency, provisional or other measures to be taken in order to protect cultural property during periods of armed conflict or of immediate recovery after the end of hostilities in accordance with, inter alia, Article 8 sub-paragraph (a). 2.The Fund shall constitute a trust fund, in conformity with the provisions of the financial regulations of . 3.Disbursements from the Fund shall be used only for such purpose as the Committee shall decide in accordance with the guidelines as defined in Article 23 sub-paragraph 3(c). may accept contributions to be used only for a certain programme or project, provided that the Committe shall have decided on the implementation of such programme or project. 4.The resources of the Fund shall consist of: a.voluntary contributions made by the Parties; b.contributions, gifts or bequests made by: (i)other States; (ii)or other organizations of the United Nations (iii)other intergovernmental or non-governmental organizations; and (iv)public or private bodies or individuals; c.any interest accruing on the Fund; d.funds raised by collections and receipts from events organized for the benefit of the Fund; and (Tilläggsprotokoll II) Kulturkonventionen e.all other resources authorized by the guidelines applicable to the Fund. Chapter 7 Dissemination of Information and International 1.The Parties shall endeavour by appropriate means, and in particular by educational and information programmes, to strengthen appreciation and respect for cultural property by their entire population. 2.The Parties shall disseminate this Protocol as widely as possible, both in time of peace and in time of armed conflict. 3.Any military or civilian authorities who, in time of armed conflict, assume responsibilities with respect to the application of this Protocol, shall be fully acquainted with the text thereof. To this end the Parties shall, as appropriate: a.incorporate guidelines and instructions on the protection of cultural property in their military regulations; b.develop and implement, in cooperation with and relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations, peacetime training and educational programmes; c.communicate to one another, through the Director-General, information on the laws, administrative provisions and measures taken under sub-paragraphs (a) and (b); d.communicate to one another, as soon as possible, through the Director-General, the laws and administrative provisions which they may adopt to ensure the application of this Protocol. Article 31 International cooperation In situations of serious violations of this Protocol, the Parties undertake to act, jointly through the Committee, or individually, in cooperation with and the United Nations and in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations. Article 32 International assistance A Party may request from the Committee international assistance for cultural property under enhanced protection as well as assistance with respect to the preparation, development or (Tilläggsprotokoll II) Kulturkonventionen SOU 2010:22 implementation of the laws, administrative provisions and measures referred to in Article 10. 2.A party to the conflict, which is not a Party to this Protocol but which accepts and applies provisions in accordance with Article 3, paragraph 2, may request appropriate international assistance from the Committee. 3.The Committee shall adopt rules for the submission of requests for international assistance and shall define the forms the international assistance may take. 4.Parties are encouraged to give technical assistance of all kinds, through the Committee, to those Parties or parties to the conflict who request it. Article 33 Assistance of 1.A Party may call upon for technical assistance in organizing the protection of its cultural property, such as preparatory action to safeguard cultural property, preventive and organizational measures for emergency situations and compilation of national inventories of cultural property, or in connection with any other problem arising out of the application of this Protocol. shall accord such assistance within the limits fixed by its programme and by its resources. 2.Parties are encouraged to provide technical assistance at bilateral or multilateral level. 3.UNESCO is authorized to make, on its own initiative, proposals on these matters to the Parties. Chapter 8 Execution of this Protocol Article 34 Protecting Powers This Protocol shall be applied with the co-operation of the Protecting Powers responsible for safeguarding the interests of the Parties to the conflict. Article 35 Conciliation procedure The Protecting Powers shall lend their good offices in all cases where they may deem it useful in the interests of cultural property, particularly if there is disagreement between the Parties SOU 2010:22 1999. (Tilläggsprotokoll II) Kulturkonventionen to the conflict as to the application or interpretation of the provisions of this Protocol. For this purpose, each of the Protecting Powers may, either at the invitation of one Party, of the Director-General, or on its own initiative, propose to the parties to the conflict a meeting of their representatives, and in particular of the authorities responsible for the protection of cultural property, if considered appropriate, on the territory of a State not party to the conflict. The parties to the conflict shall be bound to give effect to the proposals for meeting made to them. The Protecting Powers shall propose for approval by the Parties to the conflict a person belonging to a State not party to the conflict or a person presented by the Director-General, which person shall be invited to take part in such a meeting in the capacity of Chairman. Article 36 Conciliation in absence of Protecting Powers 1.In a conflict where no Protecting Powers are appointed the Director-General may lend good offices or act by any other form of conciliation or mediation, with a view to settling the disagreement. 2.At the invitation of one Party or of the Director-General, the Chairman of the Committee may propose to the Parties to the conflict a meeting of their representatives, and in particular of the authorities responsible for the protection of cultural property, if considered appropriate, on the territory of a State not party to the conflict. Article 37 Translations and reports 1.The Parties shall translate this Protocol into their official languages and shall communicate these official translations to the Director-General. 2.The Parties shall submit to the Committee, every four years, a report on the implementation of this Protocol. Article 38 State responsibility No provision in this Protocol relating to individual criminal responsibility shall affect the responsibility of States under international law, including the duty to provide reparation. (Tilläggsprotokoll II) Kulturkonventionen SOU 2010:22 This Protocol is drawn up in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish, the six texts being equally authentic. This Protocol shall bear the date of 26 1999. It shall be opened for signature by all High Contracting Parties at The Hague from 17 1999 until . Article 41 Ratification, acceptance or approval 1.This Protocol shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval by High Contracting Parties which have signed this Protocol, in accordance with their respective constitutional procedures. 2.The instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Director-General. 1.This Protocol shall be open for accession by other High Contracting Parties from 1 January 2000. 2.Accession shall be effected by the deposit of an instrument of accession with the Director-General. 1.This Protocol shall enter into force three months after twenty instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession have been deposited. 2.Thereafter, it shall enter into force, for each Party, three months after the deposit of its instrument of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession. Article 44 Entry into force in situations of armed conflict The situations referred to in Articles 18 and 19 of the Convention shall give immediate effect to ratifications, acceptances or approvals of or accessions to this Protocol deposited by the parties to the conflict either before or after the beginning of hostilities or (Tilläggsprotokoll II) Kulturkonventionen In such cases the Director-General shall transmit the communications referred to in Article 46 by the speediest method. 1.Each Party may denounce this Protocol. 2.The denunciation shall be notified by an instrument in writing, deposited with the Director-General. 3.The denunciation shall take effect one year after the receipt of the instrument of denunciation. However, if, on the expiry of this period, the denouncing Party is involved in an armed conflict, the denunciation shall not take effect until the end of hostilities, or until the operations of repatriating cultural property are completed, whichever is the later. The Director-General shall inform all High Contracting Parties as well as the United Nations, of the deposit of all the instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession provided for in Articles 41 and 42 and of denunciations provided for in Article 45. Article 47 Registration with the United Nations In conformity with Article 102 of the Charter of the United Nations, this Protocol shall be registered with the Secretariat of the United Nations at the request of the Director-General. IN the undersigned, duly authorized, have signed the present Protocol. DONE at The Hague, this twenty-sixth day of 1999, in a single copy which shall be deposited in the archives of the , and certified true copies of which shall be delivered to all the High Contracting Parties. Internationell konvention om medborgerliga och politiska rättigheter, (Konventionen om medborgerliga och politiska rättigheter) Konventionen om medborgerliga och politiska rättigheter antogs av 1966. Konventionen ger i artikel 2 uttryck för den folkrättsligt viktiga principen om icke-diskriminering, som nämns i en rad internationella dokument om mänskliga rättigheter. I artikeln anges att stater som anslutit sig till konventionen ska tillförsäkra var och en som befinner sig på deras område, och är underkastade deras jurisdiktion, rättigheterna i konventionen, utan åtskillnad av något slag, såsom på grund av ras, hudfärg, språk, religion, politisk eller annan åskådning, nationell eller social härkomst, egendom, börd eller ställning i övrigt. Exempel på fri- och rättigheter som slås fast i konventionen är rätten till liv (artikel 6), förbud mot tortyr och slaveri (artikel 7 och 8), rätten till frihet och personlig säkerhet (artikel 9), rätten till domstolsprövning (artikel 14), förbud mot retroaktiv lagstiftning (artikel 15), rätten till skydd för privat- och familjeliv (artikel 17), tanke-, religions-, åsikts-, yttrande- och föreningsfrihet (artiklarna 18-22), rätten att ingå äktenskap och bilda familj (artikel 23), likhet inför lagen (artikel 26) och skydd för etniska, religiösa och språkliga minoriteter (artikel 27). Konventionen om medborgerliga och politiska rättigheter I nationella nödlägen, som hotar statens existens, är det enligt artikel 4 i konventionen möjligt för stater att göra vissa inskränkningar i den enskildes rätt att utöva eller åtnjuta rättigheterna. Dessa inskränkningar får inte göras enbart på grund av ras, hudfärg, språk, religion eller social härkomst. Vissa rättigheter, såsom exempelvis rätten till liv och förbud mot tortyr, får aldrig inskränkas. Staternas efterlevnad av konventionens rättigheter främjas bland annat genom möjligheten att kontrollera hur staterna respekterar rättigheterna. Detta sker främst genom den övervakningskommitté, mänskliga rättigheterna, som har upprättats i enlighet med konventionen. Kommittén har möjlighet att övervaka respekten för rättigheterna genom granskning av konventionsstaters rapporter, mellanstatliga framställningar eller enskilda klagomål. Konventionen återges i denna samling endast i utdrag. Till konventionen hör två fakultativa protokoll. Det första protokollet gäller individuella klagomål avseende påstådda konventionskränkningar och det andra protokollet avskaffande av dödsstraffet. Dessa två protokoll återges dock inte här. Konventionen trädde i kraft och ratificerades av . Riksdagsbehandling: prop. 1971:125, bet. UU 1971:13, rskr. Publicering: SÖ 1971:42, nytryck 1994. UTDRAG - Artiklarna 1-27 INTERNATIONELL KONVENTION OM MEDBORGERLIGA OCH POLITISKA RÄTTIGHETER som anser att, i överensstämmelse med principerna i stadga, erkännandet av det inneboende värdet hos alla dem som tillhör människosläktet och av deras lika och obestridliga rättigheter utgör grundvalen för frihet, rättvisa och fred i världen, Konventionen om medborgerliga och politiska rättigheter som erkänner att dessa rättigheter utgår från det inneboende värdet hos varje människa, som erkänner att, i överensstämmelse med den allmänna förklaringen om de mänskliga rättigheterna, visionen om den fria människan som åtnjuter medborgerliga och politiska friheter samt frihet från fruktan och nöd endast kan uppnås om sådana villkor skapas att var och en kan åtnjuta sina medborgerliga och politiska rättigheter såväl som sina ekonomiska, sociala och kulturella rättigheter, som beaktar staternas skyldighet enligt stadga att främja allmän respekt för och iakttagande av mänskliga rättigheter och friheter, som beaktar att varje människa har förpliktelser mot andra människor och mot sitt samhälle och är skyldig att medverka till att rättigheterna i denna konvention främjas och följs, har kommit överens om följande artiklar. 1.Alla folk har rätt till självbestämmande. Med stöd av denna rätt får de fritt bestämma sin politiska ställning och fritt fullfölja sin ekonomiska, sociala och kulturella utveckling. 2.Alla folk får för sina egna syften fritt förfoga över sina egna naturrikedomar och naturtillgångar, men det får inte ske till men för förpliktelser som härrör från det internationella ekonomiska samarbetet, som vilar på principen om det gemensamma intresset och den internationella rätten. Ett folk får inte i något fall berövas sina möjligheter till försörjning. 3.Konventionsstaterna, däribland de stater som har ansvaret för förvaltning av icke-självstyrande områden och förvaltarskapsområden, skall medverka till att rätten till självbestämmande förverkligas och skall respektera denna rätt i överensstämmelse med bestämmelserna i stadga.