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| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 02-10-1996 | 02-10-1996 (R) | 01-02-1997 | ||
| Andorra | 10-09-1996 | 06-01-1997 (R) | 01-05-1997 | ||
| Armenia | 11-05-2001 | 18-06-2002 (R) | 01-10-2002 | ||
| Austria | 26-11-1987 | 06-01-1989 (R) | 01-05-1989 | ||
| Azerbaijan | 21-12-2001 | 15-04-2002 (R) | 01-08-2002 | ||
| Belgium | 26-11-1987 | 23-07-1991 (R) | 01-11-1991 | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 12-07-2002 | 12-07-2002 (R) | 01-11-2002 | ||
| Bulgaria | 30-09-1993 | 03-05-1994 (R) | 01-09-1994 | ||
| Croatia | 06-11-1996 | 11-10-1997 (R) | 01-02-1998 | ||
| Cyprus | 26-11-1987 | 03-04-1989 (R) | 01-08-1989 | ||
| Czech Republic | 07-09-1995 (R) | 01-01-1996 | |||
| Czechoslovakia (<01-01-1993) | 23-12-1992 | ||||
| Denmark | 26-11-1987 | 02-05-1989 (R) | 01-09-1989 | ||
| Estonia | 28-06-1996 | 06-11-1996 (R) | 01-03-1997 | ||
| Finland | 16-11-1989 | 20-12-1990 (R) | 01-04-1991 | ||
| France | 26-11-1987 | 09-01-1989 (R) | 01-05-1989 | ||
| Georgia | 16-02-2000 | 20-06-2000 (R) | 01-10-2000 | ||
| Germany | 26-11-1987 | 21-02-1990 (R) | 01-06-1990 | ||
| Greece | 26-11-1987 | 02-08-1991 (R) | 01-12-1991 | ||
| Hungary | 09-02-1993 | 04-11-1993 (R) | 01-03-1994 | ||
| Iceland | 26-11-1987 | 19-06-1990 (R) | 01-10-1990 | ||
| Ireland | 14-03-1988 | 14-03-1988 (R) | 01-02-1989 | ||
| Italy | 26-11-1987 | 29-12-1988 (R) | 01-04-1989 | ||
| Latvia | 11-09-1997 | 10-02-1998 (R) | 01-06-1998 | ||
| Liechtenstein | 26-11-1987 | 12-09-1991 (R) | 01-01-1992 | ||
| Lithuania | 14-09-1995 | 26-11-1998 (R) | 01-03-1999 | ||
| Luxembourg | 26-11-1987 | 06-09-1988 (R) | 01-02-1989 | ||
| Malta | 26-11-1987 | 07-03-1988 (R) | 01-02-1989 | ||
| Moldova | 02-05-1996 | 02-10-1997 (R) | 01-02-1998 | ||
| Monaco | 30-11-2005 | 30-11-2005 (R) | 01-03-2006 | ||
| Montenegro | 14-06-2006 (Su) | 06-06-2006 | |||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 26-11-1987 | 12-10-1988 (R) | 01-02-1989 | ||
| North Macedonia | 14-06-1996 | 06-06-1997 (R) | 01-10-1997 | ||
| Norway | 26-11-1987 | 21-04-1989 (R) | 01-08-1989 | ||
| Poland | 11-07-1994 | 10-10-1994 (R) | 01-02-1995 | ||
| Portugal | 26-11-1987 | 29-03-1990 (R) | 01-07-1990 | ||
| Romania | 04-11-1993 | 04-10-1994 (R) | 01-02-1995 | ||
| Russian Federation | 28-02-1996 | 05-05-1998 (R) | 01-09-1998 | 30-10-2025 | 01-11-2026 |
| San Marino | 16-11-1989 | 31-01-1990 (R) | 01-05-1990 | ||
| Serbia | 03-03-2004 | 03-03-2004 (R) | 01-07-2004 | ||
| Slovakia | 11-05-1994 (R) | 01-09-1994 | |||
| Slovenia | 04-11-1993 | 02-02-1994 (R) | 01-06-1994 | ||
| Spain | 26-11-1987 | 02-05-1989 (R) | 01-09-1989 | ||
| Sweden | 26-11-1987 | 21-06-1988 (R) | 01-02-1989 | ||
| Switzerland | 26-11-1987 | 07-10-1988 (R) | 01-02-1989 | ||
| Türkiye | 11-01-1988 | 26-02-1988 (R) | 01-02-1989 | ||
| Ukraine | 02-05-1996 | 05-05-1997 (R) | 01-09-1997 | ||
| United Kingdom | 26-11-1987 | 24-06-1988 (R) | 01-02-1989 |
Extensions
United Kingdom
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Akrotiri and Dhekelia (Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus) | 01-02-2014 | |
| Gibraltar | 05-09-1988 | |
| Guernsey | 08-11-1994 | |
| Jersey | 24-06-1988 | |
| Man, Isle of | 24-06-1988 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | Yes | No |
| Georgia | Yes | No |
| Italy | Yes | No |
Azerbaijan
15-04-2002
The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it is unable to guarantee the application
of the provisions of the Convention in the territories occupied by the Republic of
Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation (the schematic
map of the occupied territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan is enclosed).
Georgia
20-06-2000
Georgia declares that it will not be responsible for violations of the provisions
of the Convention and the safety of the members of the European Committee for the
Prevention of Torture and Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment on the territories
of Abkhazia and the Tskhinval region until the territorial integrity of Georgia is
restored and full and effective control over these territories is exercised by the
legitimate authorities.
Italy
30-01-1989
The Italian government declares that paragraph 2 (a) of the Annex on Privileges and
Immunities should not be interpreted as excluding any police or customs check of the
luggage of the members of the Committee, provided the check is carried out in compliance
with the rules on confidentiality set forth in Article 11 of the Convention.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
In its explanatory report to the Senate of the Republic, dated 4 July 1988, on the
ratification of the Convention, the Italian Government had indicated that "at the
time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, [the Government] shall make a declaration
of interpretation of paragraph 2 (a) of the Annex on Privileges and Immunities, under
which the said paragraph 2 (a) should not be interpreted as excluding any police or
customs check of the luggage of the members of the Committee, provided the check is
carried out in compliance with the rules on confidentiality set forth in Article 11
of the Convention.
Due to an omission, the declaration was not made to the Secretary General, depository
of the treaty, upon deposit of the instrument of ratification on 29 December 1988.
The Government of Italy corrects today this clerical mistake by forwarding to the
Secretary General the text of the above mentioned declaration, to take effect at the
date of entry into force of the Convention in respect of Italy.