Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Document source:

UN General Assembly
Date:
19 December 1966

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Title

Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Document source

UN General Assembly

Date

19 December 1966

Document number

United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 999, p. 171

Document type

Treaties / Agreements

Additional document information

Entry into force: 23 March 1976

Collection

Legal Instruments

Keywords

Civil and political rights

Human rights and fundamental freedoms

Treaties / Agreements / Charters / Protocols / Conventions / Declarations

Comments:

Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of 16 December 1966. Entry into force 23 March 1976, in accordance with Article 9.

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