Implementation of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid.

1983/12. Implementation of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid[1]35

The Commission on Human Rights, Recalling its resolutions 10 (XXXV) of 5 March 1979, 13 (XXXVI) of 26 February 1980, 6 (XXXVII) of 23 February 1981 and 1982/10 of 25 February 1982, Recalling its resolution 7 (XXXIV) of 22 February 1978, in which it called upon States parties to the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid to submit, in accordance with article VII of the Convention, their first report not later than two years after becoming parties to the Convention and their periodic reports at two-year intervals, Having considered the report[2]36 of the Group of three members of the Commission appointed under article IX of the International; Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid, Reaffirming its conviction that ratification of, or accession to, the Convention on a universal basis and implementation of its provisions are necessary for its effectiveness and therefore will contribute to the eradication of the crime of apartheid,

1. Takes note with appreciation of the report of the Group of three members of the Commission which was set up under the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid, and in particular the conclusions and recommendations contained in that report;

2. Commends those States parties to the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid that have submitted periodic reports and calls upon those States parties that have not yet done so to submit their reports as soon as possible, in accordance with article VII of the Convention;

3. Again urges States which have not yet done so to ratify or accede to the Convention without delay;

4. Recommends once again that all States parties should take full account of the general guidelines laid down by the Group of Three in 1978 for the submission of reports;[3]37

5. Requests once more the Secretary-General to invite States parties to submit their views and comments on the interim study[4]38 prepared by the Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts on southern Africa in accordance with Commission resolution 12 (XXXVI);

6. Further requests again the Group of Three to examine in accordance with Commission resolution 1982/12 OF 25 February 1982 whether the actions of transnational corporations which operate in South Africa come under the definition of the crime of apartheid, and whether or not some legal action could be taken under the Convention, and to report to the Commission;

7. Calls on States parties to strengthen their co-operation at the national and the international level in order to implement fully the decisions taken by the Security Council and other competent United Nations bodies with a view to the prevention, suppression and punishment of the crime of apartheid, in accordance with article VI of the Convention and with the Charter of the United Nations;

8. Draws the attention of States parties to the desirability of disseminating further information on the Convention, the implementation of its provisions and the work of the Group of Three established under article IX of the Convention;

9. Notes the importance of measures to be taken by States parties in the field of teaching and education for fuller implementation of the International Convention on the Suppression and Punishment of the Crime of Apartheid;

10 Decides that the Group of Three shall meet for a period of not more than five days before the fortieth session of the Commission to consider the reports submitted by States parties in accordance with article VII of the Convention.

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[1]35 Adopted at the 28th meeting, on 18 February 1983, by a roll-call vote of 31 to 1, with 10 abstentions. See chap. XIV. [2]36 E/CN.4/1983/25. [3]37 E/CN.4/1286, annex. [4]38 E/CN.4/1426.