LAW OF THE SEA · XXI-5

Belgium and the Optional Protocol of Signature concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes

Belgium became bound on 1972-01-06, by definitive signature, the 25th state to do so.

Treaty

Optional Protocol of Signature concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes

State

Belgium

Signed

not signed

Became bound

1972-01-06 — by definitive signature

Treaty in force since

30 September 1962.

Depositary record

United Nations Treaty Collection

Definitive signature is not ratification. It is a distinct act under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, and the depositary records it as such. The two are often written as though interchangeable; the record does not treat them that way, so neither does this page.

Where this sits

• 25 in order of becoming party
• 38 states bound in total
• Gene treaty adopted

Order is by the date the depositary records, and states that became bound on the same day share a position — eleven states became party to the Charter on 24 October 1945 and none of them was eleventh.

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