Declarations and Reservations
(Unless otherwise indicated, the declarations and reservations were made upon ratification or accession.)
Bangladesh
Declaration:
“The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh declares in accordance with Article 10 (1) thereof, that it would not undertake the obligations arising out of Articles 8 and 9 of the said Optional Protocol.”
Belgium
Upon signature
Declaration:
The Flemish, French and German-speaking Communities of Belgium are equally bound by this signature.
Belize
Declaration:
“WHEREAS, Article 10 of the Optional Protocol declares that at the time of acceding to the Optional Protocol, a State Party may declare that it does not recognize the competence of the Committee provided for in Articles 8 and 9 of the Optional Protocol
NOW THEREFORE, BELIZE, after having carefully considered Articles 8 and 9 of the Optional Protocol, hereby declares that it does not recognize the competence of the Committee provided for in Articles 8 and 9.”
Cuba
Upon signature:
Declaration:
The Government of the Republic of Cuba declares that it does not recognize the competence of the committee established by virtue of articles 8 and 9 of the Protocol.
