European Social Charter (revised), COE, 1996
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Entry into force: July 1, 1999 |
Signed by 45 countries, ratified by 33 countries
Country |
Signature date | Ratification date * | Reservation / Declaration | Comments |
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 Albania |
September 21, 1998 |
November 14, 2002 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 14 November 2002 - Or. Engl.
The Republic of Albania in accordance with Part III, Article A of the Charter, considers itself bound by the following Articles of the Charter: . Article 1 - The right to work; . Article 2 - The right to just conditions of work; . Article 3 - The right to safe and healthy working conditions; . Article 4 - The right to a fair remuneration; . Article 5 - The right to organize; . Article 6 - The right to bargain collectively; . Article 7 - The right of children and young persons to protection; . Article 8 - The right of employed women to protection of maternity; . Article 11 - The right to protection of health; . Article 19 - The right of migrants workers and their families to protection and assistance; . Article 20 - The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex; . Article 21 - The right to information and consultation; . Article 22 - The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment; . Article 24 - The right to protection in cases of termination of employment; . Article 25 - The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of insolvency of their employer; . Article 26 - The right to dignity at work; . Article 28 - The right of workers'representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them; . Article 29 - The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures. Période d'effet : 1/1/2003 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Andorra |
November 4, 2000 |
November 12, 2004 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in a letter from the Minister for External Relations of Andorra, dated 2 November 2000, handed to the Secretary General at the time of signature of the instrument on 4 November 2000 - Or. Fr.
The Government of the Principality of Andorra wishes this act of signature to be interpreted as a sign in favour of European solidarity. With the signature of the European Social Charter (revised), the Principality of Andorra joins the majority of member States of the Council of Europe which have recognised the Charter's principles. Nevertheless, the particular structure of the Andorran society and economy commit the Principality of Andorra to protect the essential elements of its specificity, and in this view, some articles of the European Social Charter (revised) seem to present difficulties for an immediate ratification. The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : - Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of Andorra, handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 12 November 2004 - Or. Fr. In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, the Principality of Andorra declares to be bound by the following Articles and paragraphs of Part II of the Charter : Article 1 – the right to work (paragraphs 1-4) Article 2 - the right to just conditions of work (paragraphs 1-7) Article 3 - the right to safe and healthy working conditions (paragraphs 1-4) Article 4 – the right to a fair remuneration (paragraphs 1-5) Article 5 – the right to organize Article 7 – the right of children and young persons to protection (paragraphs 1-10) Article 8 – the right of employed women to protection of maternity (paragraphs 1-5) Article 9 – the right to vocational guidance Article 10 - the right to vocational training (paragraphs 1-5) Article 11 – the right to protection of health (paragraphs 1-3) Article 12 – the right to social security (paragraphs 1-4) Article 13 – the right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1-4) Article 14 – the right to benefit from social welfare services (paragraphs 1-2) Article 15 – the right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community (paragraphs 1-3) Article 17 – The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection (paragraphs 1-2) Article 18 – The right to engage in a gainful occupation in the territory of other Parties (paragraph 4) Article 19 – The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (paragraphs 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12) Article 20 – The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex Article 23 – The right of elderly persons to social protection Article 26 – The right to dignity at work (paragraphs 1-2) Article 30 – The right to protection against poverty and social exclusion Article 31 – The right to housing (paragraphs 1-2). Period covered: 1/1/2005 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 Armenia |
October 18, 2001 |
January 21, 2004 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 21 January 2004 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with subparagraphs b and c of paragraph 1 of Article A, Part III of the revised Charter, the Republic of Armenia considers itself bound by Articles 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 27 and 28 as well as by the following paragraphs : Paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Article 2, Paragraph 1 of Article 3, Paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Article 4, Paragraphs 1 and 3 of Article 12, Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 13, Paragraph 2 of Article 14, Paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 15. Période d'effet : 1/3/2004 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Austria |
May 7, 1999 |
May 20, 2011 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 20 May 2011 - Or. Engl. In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the Charter, Austria declares that it considers itself bound by the following Articles and paragraphs: a) In accordance with Article A, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph b: Articles 1, 5, 12, 13, 16 and 20. b) In accordance with Article A, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph c: Article 2, paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7; Article 3, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4; Article 4, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 5; Article 6, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3; Article 7, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10; Article 8, paragraphs 1, 3, 4 and 5; Article 9 ; Article 10, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5; Article 11, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3; Article 14, paragraphs 1 and 2; Article 15, paragraphs 1 and 3; Article 17, paragraphs 1 and 2; Article 18, paragraphs 1, 2 and 4; Article 19, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 12; Article 25; Article 26, paragraph 1; Article 27, paragraphs 1 and 2, and Article 28. Period covered: 1/7/2011 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 Azerbaijan |
October 18, 2001 |
September 2, 2004 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 2 September 2004 - Or. Engl.
The Republic of Azerbaijan declares that it will be unable to guarantee compliance with the provisions of the Charter in its territories occupied by the Republic of Armenia until these territories are liberated from that occupation (the schematic map of the occupied territories is available here). Période d'effet : 1/11/2004 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : - Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 2 September 2004 - Or. Engl. In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the revised Charter, the Republic of Azerbaijan considers itself bound by the following Articles of Part II of the Charter : Articles 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 16, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28 and 29. Période d'effet : 1/11/2004 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Belgium |
May 3, 1996 |
March 2, 2004 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 2 March 2004 - Or.Fr.
In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the Charter, Belgium considers itself bound by the following articles of Part II: Article 1 - the right to work Article 2 - the right to just conditions of work Article 3 - the right to safe and healthy working conditions Article 4 - the right to a faire remuneration Article 5 - the right to organize Article 6 - the right to bargain collectively Article 7 - the right of children and young persons to protection Article 8 - the right of employed women to protection of maternity Article 9 - the right to vocational guidance Article 10 - the right to vocational training Article 11 - the right to protection of health Article 12 - the right to social security Article 13 - the right to social and medical assistance Article 14 - the right to benefit from social welfare services Article 15 - the right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community Article 16 - The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection Article 17 - The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection Article 18 - The right to engage in a gainful occupation in the territory of other Parties Article 19 - The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (except paragraph 12) Article 20 - The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex Article 21 - The right to information and consultation Article 22 - The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment Article 25 - The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of the insolvency of their employer Article 26 - The right to dignity at work (except paragraph 2) Article 29 - The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures Article 30 - The right to protection against poverty and social exclusion. Période d'effet : 1/5/2004 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
May 11, 2004 |
October 7, 2008 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 October 2008 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the European Social Charter (revised), Bosnia and Herzegovina declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles: Article 1 – The right to work Article 2 – The right to just conditions of work Article 4 – The right to a fair remuneration (paragraph 3) Article 5 – The right to organise Article 6 – The right to bargain collectively Article 7 – The right of children and young persons to protection Article 8 – The right of employed women to protection of maternity Article 9 – The right to vocational guidance Article 11 – The right to protection of health Article 12 – The right to social security (paragraphs 1 and 2) Article 13 – The right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1, 2 and 3) Article 14 – The right to benefit from social welfare services Article 16 – The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection Article 17 – The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection Article 20 – The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex Article 21 – The right to information and consultation Article 22 – The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment Article 23 – The right of elderly persons to social protection Article 28 – The right of workers' representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them Period covered: 1/12/2008 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 Bulgaria |
September 21, 1998 |
June 7, 2000 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 June 2000 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with Part IV, Article D, paragraph 2, of the Charter, the Republic of Bulgaria accepts the supervision of its obligations under this Charter following the procedure provided in the Additional Protocol to the European Social Charter providing for a system of collective complaints of 9 November 1995. Période d'effet : 1/8/2000 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : D Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 June 2000 - Or. Fr. In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 1, of the Charter, the Republic of Bulgaria declares the following : 1. The Republic of Bulgaria considers Part I of this Charter as a declaration of the aims which it will pursue by all appropriate means both national and international in character, as stated in the introductory paragraph of that Part. 2. The Republic of Bulgaria considers itself bound by the following Articles of Part II of the Charter: Article 1 Article 2, paragraphs 2, 4-7 Article 3 Article 4, paragraphs 2-5 Articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 11 Article 12, paragraphs 1 and 3 Article 13, paragraphs 1-3 Articles 14,16 Article 17, paragraph 2 Article 18, paragraph 4, Articles 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26 Article 27, paragraphs 2 and 3 Articles 28 and 29. Période d'effet : 1/8/2000 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A Declaration contained in a Note verbale from the Permanent Representation of Bulgaria, dated 16 February 2007 and registered at the Secretariat General on 20 February 2007 - Or. Engl. In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 3, of the European Social Charter (revised), the Republic of Bulgaria declares that it considers itself bound by Part II, Article 2, paragraph 3, of the revised Charter. Période d'effet : 1/4/2007 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Croatia |
November 6, 2009 |
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 Cyprus |
May 3, 1996 |
September 27, 2000 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of Cyprus, handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 27 September 2000 - Or. Engl. In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the revised European Social Charter, the Republic of Cyprus considers itself bound by Articles 1, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 19, 20, 24 and 28 as well as by the following paragraphs: paragraphs 1, 2, 5 and 7 of Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Article 3, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 of Article 7, paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Article 8, paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 13, paragraph 4 of Article 18, and paragraph 3 of Article 27. Period covered: 1/11/2000 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A Declaration contained in a letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus, dated 7 September 2011, registered at the Secretariat General on 5 October 2011 Or. Engl. In conformity with Part III, Article A, paragraph 3, of the Charter, the Republic of Cyprus considers itself bound by the following paragraphs and articles of the Charter: Paragraphs 3 and 6 of Article 2, Paragraph 5 of Article 4, Paragraph 7 of Article 7, Paragraph 5 of Article 8, Part (b) of Article 22, Paragraph 2 of Article 27, Article 25, Article 29. Period covered: 1/12/2011 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 Czech Republic |
November 4, 2000 |
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 Denmark |
May 3, 1996 |
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Reservation
Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representative, dated 2 May 1996, handed to the Secretary General at the time of signature, on 3 May 1996 - Or. Engl.
The Danish Government makes reservations with regard to the following provisions of the Social Charter (Revised): Article 2, paragraph 7, Article 24, Article 27, Article 28, Article 29 and Part V, Article E. Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Estonia |
May 4, 1998 |
September 11, 2000 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, handed at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification on 11 September 2000 - Or. Fr.
In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the Charter, the Republic of Estonia notifies that it considers itself bound by the following articles of Part II of the Charter: 1) Article 1 - The right to work (paragraphs 1-4, in full); 2) Article 2 - The right to just conditions of work (paragraphs 1-3, 5-7); 3) Article 3 - The right to safe and healthy working conditions (paragraphs 1-3); 4) Article 4 - The right to a fair remuneration (paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5); 5) Article 5 - The right to organise (in full); 6) Article 6 - The right to bargain collectively (paragraphs 1-4, in full); 7) Article 7 - The right of children and young persons to protection (paragraphs 1-4, 7-10); 8) Article 8 - The right of employed women to protection of maternity (paragraphs 1-5, in full); 9) Article 9 - The right to vocational guidance (in full); 10) Article 10 - The right to vocational training (paragraphs 1, 3, 4); 11) Article 11 - The right to protection of health (paragraphs 1-3, in full); 12) Article 12 - The right to social security (paragraphs 1-4, in full); 13) Article 13 - The right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1-3); 14) Article 14 - The right to benefit from social welfare services (paragraphs 1,2, in full); 15) Article 15 - The right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community (paragraphs 1-3, in full); 16) Article 16 - The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection (in full); 17) Article 17 - the right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection (paragraphs 1, 2, in full); 18) Article 19 - The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (paragraphs 1-12, in full); 19) Article 20 - The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex (in full); 20) Article 21 - the right to information and consultation (in full); 21) Article 22 - The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment (in full); 22) Article 24 - The right to protection in cases of termination of employment (in full); 23) Article 25 - The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of the insolvency of their employer (in full); 24) Article 27 - The right of workers with family responsibilities to equal opportunities and treatment (1-3, in full); 25) Article 28 - the right of workers representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them (in full); 26) Article 29 - The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures (in full). Période d'effet : 1/11/2000 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Finland |
May 3, 1996 |
June 21, 2002 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 21 June 2002 - Or. Engl.
The Republic of Finland declares in accordance with Part III, Article A of the Charter that it considers itself bound by the following Articles of Part II of the Charter: Articles 1 and 2, paragraphs 1 and 4 of Article 3, paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 of Article 4, Articles 5 and 6, paragraphs 1 to 5, 7, 8 and 10 of Article 7, paragraphs 2 and 4 of Article 8, Articles 9 to 18, paragraphs 1 to 9, 11 and 12 of Article 19 and Articles 20 to 31. Période d'effet : 1/8/2002 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 France |
May 3, 1996 |
May 7, 1999 |
Reservation
[Note by the Secretariat : France considers itself bound by all the articles of Part II of the Charter.]
Period covered: 1/7/1999 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 Georgia |
June 30, 2000 |
August 22, 2005 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 22 August 2005 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 1, of the revised European Social Charter, Georgia considers itself bound by the following Articles and Paragraphs of the Charter : Article 1, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4; Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2, 5, 7; Article 4, paragraphs 2, 3, 4; Article 5; Article 6, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4; Article 7, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; Article 8, paragraphs 3, 4, 5; Article 10, paragraphs 2, 4; Article 11, paragraphs 1, 2, 3; Article 12, paragraphs 1, 3; Article 14, paragraphs 1, 2; Article 15, paragraph 3; Article 17, paragraph 1; Article 18, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4; Article 19, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12; Article 20; Article 26, paragraphs 1, 2; Article 27, paragraphs 1, 2, 3; Article 29. Période d'effet : 1/10/2005 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Germany |
June 29, 2007 |
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 Greece |
May 3, 1996 |
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 Hungary |
October 7, 2004 |
April 20, 2009 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of Hungary deposited with the instrument of ratification on 20 April 2009 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with the provisions of Part III, Article A, Paragraph 1, subparagraph b) and c) of the European Social Charter (revised), Hungary declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles: Article 1 - The right to work Article 2 - The right to just conditions of work Article 3 - The right to safe and healthy working conditions Article 5 - The right to organise Article 6 - The right to bargain collectively Article 7, paragraph 1 (*) - The right of children and young persons to protection Article 8 - The right of employed women to protection of maternity Article 9 - The right to vocational guidance Article 10 - The right to vocational training Article 11 - The right to protection of health Article 12 - The right to social security (paragraph 1) Article 13 - The right to social and medical assistance Article 14 - The right to benefit from social welfare services Article 15 - The right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community Article 16 - The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection Article 17 - The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection Article 20 - The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex Article 21 - The right to information and consultation Article 22 - The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment. [(*) Communication contained in a Note verbale from the Permanent Representative of Hungary, dated 26 May 2011, registered at the Secretariat General on 26 May 2011 - Or. Engl. The Permanent Representation of the Republic of Hungary to the Council of Europe has the honour to communicate the following : The declaration made by the Republic of Hungary upon the ratification of the European Social Charter (Revised) (ETS No. 163) contains a clerical error regarding the scope of application of Article 7 of the Charter. According to Act VI of 2009 adopted by the Parliament of Hungary on 23 February 2009 on the ratification of the Revised European Social Charter, Hungary considers itself bound by paragraph 1 of Article 7 of the Charter. Article 2 of the above mentioned Act declares : "(2) In accordance with the provisions of Part III, Article A, paragraph 1, subparagraphs b) and c), the Republic of Hungary considers itself bound by Articles 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, Paragraph 1 of Article 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Paragraph 1 of Article 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22 of the II. Part of the Revised European Social Charter." Note by the Secretariat: The text of the Act VI of 2009, in English, is available upon request to the Treaty Office.] Period covered: 1/6/2009 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 Iceland |
November 4, 1998 |
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 Ireland |
November 4, 2000 |
November 4, 2000 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification and in a letter from the Permanent Representative of Ireland, dated 4 November 2000, deposited on 4 November 2000 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, Ireland considers itself bound by all the provisions of the Charter, except : Article 8, paragraph 3; Article 21, paragraphs a and b; Article 27, paragraph 1, sub-paragraph c; Article 31. Période d'effet : 1/1/2001 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification and in a letter from the Permanent Representative of Ireland, dated 4 November 2000, deposited on 4 November 2000 - Or. Engl. In view of the general wording of Article 31 of the Charter, Ireland is not in a position to accept the provisions of this article at this time. However, Ireland will follow closely the interpretation to be given to the provisions of Article 31 by the Council of Europe with a view to their acceptance by Ireland at a later date. Période d'effet : 1/1/2001 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : 31 |
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 Italy |
May 3, 1996 |
July 5, 1999 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation, handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 5 July 1999 - Or. Engl.
Italy does not consider itself bound by Article 25 (the right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of the insolvency of their employer) of the Charter. Période d'effet : 1/9/1999 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Latvia |
May 29, 2007 |
March 26, 2013 |
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 Lithuania |
September 8, 1997 |
June 29, 2001 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 29 June 2001 - Or. Engl.
The Republic of Lithuania declares that it considers itself bound by the provisions of the following Articles of the Charter: Articles 1-11 of Part II, sub-paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 of Article 12, sub-paragraphs 1-3 of Article 13, Articles 14-17, sub-paragraphs 1 and 4 of Article 18, sub-paragraphs 1, 3, 5, 7, 9-11 of Article 19, Articles 20-22, Articles 24-29 and sub-paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 31. Période d'effet : 1/8/2001 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Luxembourg |
February 11, 1998 |
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 Malta |
July 27, 2005 |
July 27, 2005 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in a Note Verbale of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malta, handed over at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 27 July 2005 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, the Republic of Malta considers itself bound by the following Articles and paragraphs of Part II: Article 1 - the right to work (paragraphs 1 to 4) Article 2 - the right to just conditions of work (paragraphs 1 to 3, 5 and 6) Article 3 - the right to safe and healthy working conditions (paragraphs 1 to 4) Article 4 - the right to a fair remuneration (paragraphs 1 to 5) Article 5 - the right to organise Article 6 - the right to bargain collectively (paragraphs 1 to 4) Article 7 - the right of children and young persons to protection (paragraphs 1 to 10) Article 8 - the right of employed women to protection of maternity (paragraphs 1, 2, 4 and 5) Article 9 - the right to vocational guidance Article 10 - the right to vocational training (paragraphs 1 to 5a and 5d) Article 11 - the right to protection of health (paragraphs 1 to 3) Article 12 - the right to social security (paragraphs 1, 3 and 4a) Article 13 - the right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1 to 4) Article 14 - the right to benefit from social welfare services (paragraphs 1 and 2) Article 15 - the right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community (paragraphs 1 to 3) Article 16 - The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection Article 17 - The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection (paragraphs 1 an d 2) Article 18 - The right to engage in a gainful occupation in the territory of other Parties (paragraph 4) Article 20 - The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex Article 23 - The right of elderly persons to social protection Article 24 - The right to protection in cases of termination of employmentt Article 25 - The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of the insolvency of their employer Article 26 - The right to dignity at work (paragraphs 1 and 2) Article 27 - The right of workers with family responsibilities to egual opportunities and equal treatment (paragraphs 2 and 3) Article 28 - The right of workers' representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them Article 29 - The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures. Période d'effet : 1/9/2005 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Monaco |
October 5, 2004 |
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 Montenegro |
March 22, 2005 |
March 3, 2010 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 3 March 2010 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, Montenegro declares that it considers itself legally bound to accept the following provisions of Part II of the Charter: Article 1 ; Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2, 6 ; Article 3 ; Article 4, paragraphs 2, 3, 5 ; Article 5 ; Article 6 ; Article 7, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 ; Article 8 ; Article 9 ; Article 10, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Article 11 ; Article 12 ; Article 13 ; Article 14 ; Article 15 ; Article 16 ; Article 17 ; Article 19, paragraphs 11, 12 ; Article 20 ; Article 23 ; Article 24 ; Article 26, paragraph 1 ; Article 27, paragraphs 1(a), 2, 3 ; Article 28 ; Article 29. Period covered: 1/5/2010 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 Netherlands |
January 23, 2004 |
January 23, 2004 |
Reservation
Reservation contained in the instrument of acceptance deposited on 3 May 2006 - Or. Engl.
The Netherlands will consider itself bound by Article 6, paragraph 4, of the European Social Charter (revised), except with respect to military personnel in active service and civil servants employed by the Ministry of Defence. Period covered: 1/7/2006 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 6, A Reservation contained in the instrument of acceptance deposited on 3 May 2006 - Or. Engl. The Netherlands will not consider itself bound by Article 19, paragraph 12, of the Charter (revised). Period covered: 1/7/2006 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : 19, A Declaration contained in the instrument of acceptance deposited on 3 May 2006 - Or. Engl. The Kingdom of the Netherlands accepts the European Social Charter (revised) for the Kingdom in Europe. Period covered: 1/7/2006 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : L |
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 Norway |
May 7, 2001 |
May 7, 2001 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 May 2001 - Or. Engl. The Kingdom of Norway declares that it considers itself bound by Articles 1, 4-6, 9-17, 20-25, 30 and 31, as well as, moreover, by the provisions of Article 2, paragraphs 1-6, Article 3, paragraphs 2-3, Article 7, paragraphs 1-3, 5-8 and 10, Article 8, paragraphs 1 and 3, Article 19, paragraphs 1-7 and 9-12 and Article 27, paragraphs 1c and 2, of the Charter. Period covered: 1/7/2001 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 May 2001 - Or. Engl. In conformity with Part VI, Article L, of the revised European Social Charter, the Norwegian Government declares that the metropolitan territory of Norway to which the provisions of the revised European Social Charter shall apply, shall be the territory of the Kingdom of Norway with the exception of Svalbard (Spitzbergen) and Jan Mayen. The revised European Social Charter shall not apply to the Norwegian dependencies. Period covered: 1/7/2001 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : L Declaration contained in a letter from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, transmitted by the Permanent Representative of Norway on 11 January 2005 and registered at the Secretariat General on 13 January 2005 - Or. Engl. In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 3, of the revised European Social Charter, Norway considers itself bound by Article 28 of the said Social Charter. Period covered: 1/3/2005 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 Poland |
October 25, 2005 |
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 Portugal |
May 3, 1996 |
May 30, 2002 |
Reservation
Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 30 May 2002 - Or. Fr./Por.
The Republic of Portugal declares that it will not apply Article 2, paragraph 6 to contracts with a duration not exceeding one month or to those with an ordinary working week not exceeding eight hours, and to those of a particular or occasional nature. Period covered: 1/7/2002 Reservation contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 30 May 2002 - Or. Fr./Por. The Republic of Portugal declares that the obligation under Article 6 does not prejudge, with respect to paragraph 4, the probihition of lockouts, as specified in paragraph 4 of Article 57 of the Constitution. Period covered: 1/7/2002 |
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 Republic of Moldova |
November 3, 1998 |
November 8, 2001 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification, deposited on 8 November 2001 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 1, of the Charter, the Republic of Moldova considers itself as being bound by the provisions of Articles 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 26, 28, 29, as well as partially by the provisions of Article 3 (paragraphs 1-3), Article 4 (paragraphs 3-5), Article 7 (paragraphs 1-4, 7-10), Article 13 (paragraphs 1-3), Article 15 (paragraphs 1, 2), Article 18 (paragraphs 3, 4), Article 19 (paragraphs 7, 8) and Article 27 (paragraph 2). The Republic of Moldova also acknowledges that the fulfilment of the legal obligations assumed by the partial ratification of the revised European Social Charter shall be subject to the control mechanisms laid down in Part IV of the European Social Charter, done at Turin on 18 October 1961. Période d'effet : 1/1/2002 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Romania |
May 14, 1997 |
May 7, 1999 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 May 1999 - Or. Fr.
In accordance with the provisions of Article A, paragraph 1, of Part III of the Charter, Romania accepts Part I of the Charter as a declaration of the aims which it will pursue by all appropriate means and considers itself bound by the provisions of Article 1; Articles 4 - 9; Articles 11, 12, 16, 17, 20, 21, 24, 25 (*), 28 and 29, as well as, moreover, by the provisions of Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2, 4 - 7; Article 3, paragraphs 1 - 3; Article 13, paragraphs 1 - 3; Article 15, paragraphs 1 and 2; Article 18, paragraphs 3 and 4; Article 19, paragraphs 7 and 8, and Article 27, paragraph 2. [(*) Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Permanent Representation of Romania, dated 16 April 2004, registered at the Secretariat General on 21 April 2004 - Or. Engl. The Permanent Representation of Romania informs the Secretariat that the instrument of ratification no. 490 deposited by Romania on 7 May 1999 contains an error. The said instrument of ratification states under item 1 that Romania considers itself bound by Article 26, while the Act no. 74 of 3 May 1999 by which the Parliament of Romania ratified the European Social Charter (revised) made no reference to Article 26. The Permanent Representation of Romania to the Council of Europe also informs the Secretariat that the said Law stipulates that Romania considers itself bound by Article 25 of the European Social Charter (revised). Article 25 was not notified at the time when the instrument of ratification was deposited. Given the above, the Permanent Representation of Romania declares that under item 1 of the instrument of ratification no. 490 deposited by Romania, Article 26 should be read as Article 25. The Permanent Representation of Romania attaches the Romanian version of the Act no. 74 of 3 May 1999 and the English translation thereof. Note by the Secretariat : the text of this Act is available upon request to the Treaty Office.] Période d'effet : 1/7/1999 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 7 May 1999 - Or. Fr. Romania declares that it accepts that the application of the legal commitments contained in the European Social Charter (revised) is subject to the control mechanism provided for in Part IV of the European Social Charter adopted in Turin, on 18 October 1961. Période d'effet : 1/7/1999 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : C |
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 Russian Federation |
September 14, 2000 |
October 16, 2009 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 16 October 2009 - Or. Engl. In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, the Russian Federation declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles of Part II of the Charter: Article 1 ; Article 2, paragraphs 1, 3-7 ; Article 3 ; Article 4, paragraphs 2-5 ; Article 5 ; Article 6 ; Article 7 ; Article 8 ; Article 9 ; Article 10 ; Article 11 ; Article 12, paragraph 1 ; Article 14; Article 15, paragraphs 1 and 2 ; Article 16 ; Article 17 ; Article 18, paragraph 4 ; Article 19, paragraphs 5 and 9 ; Article 20 ; Article 21 ; Article 22 ; Article 24 ; Article 27 ; Article 28 ; Article 29. Period covered: 1/12/2009 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 San Marino |
October 18, 2001 |
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Reservation
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 Serbia |
March 23, 2005 |
September 14, 2009 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in a Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, dated 11 June 2009, deposited with the instrument of ratification on 14 September 2009 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with Part III, Article A of the Charter, the Republic of Serbia declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles of Part II of the Charter: Article 1; Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7; Article 3; Article 4; Article 5; Article 6, with exception in regard to professional military personnel of the Serbian Army concerning paragraph 4; Article 7; Article 8; Article 9; Article 10, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4; Article 11; Article 12; Article 13; Article 14; Article 15; Article 16; Article 17, paragraphs 1b, 1c and 2; Article 18; Article 19, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10; Article 20; Article 21; Article 22; Article 23; Article 24; Article 25; Article 26; Article 28; Article 29; Article 30. Period covered: 1/11/2009 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 Slovakia |
November 18, 1999 |
April 23, 2009 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 23 April 2009 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with the provisions of Part III, Article A, paragraph 1, subparagraphs b) and c) of the European Social Charter (revised), Slovakia declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles: Article 1 - The right to work (paragraphs 1-4) Article 2 - The right to just conditions of work (paragraphs 1-7) Article 3 - The right to safe and healthy working conditions (paragraphs 1-4) Article 4 - The right to fair remuneration (paragraphs 1-5) Article 5 - The right to organise Article 6 - The right to bargain collectively (paragraphs 1-4) Article 7 - The right of children and young persons to protection (paragraphs 1-10) Article 8 - The right of employed women to protection of maternity (paragraphs 1-5) Article 9 - The right to vocational guidance Article 10 - The right to vocational training (paragraphs 1-5) Article 11 - The right to protection of health (paragraphs 1-3) Article 12 - The right to social security (paragraphs 1-4) Article 13 - The right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1-3) Article 14 - The right to benefit from social welfare services (paragraphs 1 and 2) Article 15 - The right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community (paragraphs 1 and 2) Article 16 - The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection Article 17 - The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection (paragraphs 1 and 2) Article 18 - The right to engage in a gainful occupation in the territory of other Parties (paragraphs 1, 2, 4) Article 19 - The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (paragraphs 1, 4 letters a) and b), 5, 6, 7, 9 and 11) Article 20 - The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex (letters a) to d)) Article 21 - The right to information and consultation (letters a) and b)) Article 22 - The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment (letters a) to d)) Article 23 - The right of elderly persons to social protection (first indent letter a) and letter b), second indent letter a) and letter b) and third indent) Article 24 - The right to protection in cases of termination of employment (letter a) and letter b)) Article 25 - The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of insolvency of their employer Article 26 - The right to dignity at work (paragraphs 1 and 2) Article 27 - The right of workers with family responsibilities to equal opportunities and equal treatment (paragraphs 1 and 2) Article 28 - The right of workers' representatives to protection in the undertaking and facilities to be accorded to them (letter a) and letter b)) Article 29 - The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures Article 30 - The right to protection against poverty and social exclusion (letter a) and letter b)). Period covered: 1/6/2009 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 Slovenia |
October 11, 1997 |
May 7, 1999 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in a Note Verbale handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 7 May 1999 - Or. Engl. In according with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the Charter, the Republic of Slovenia notifies that it considers itself bound by the following Articles of Part II of this Charter: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 (paragraphs 2 and 3), 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 (paragraphs 1, 3 and 4), 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31. Period covered: 1/7/1999 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A Declaration contained in a Note Verbale handed to the Secretary General at the time of deposit of the instrument of ratification, on 7 May 1999 - Or. Engl. In accordance with Part IV, Article D, paragraph 2, of the Charter, the Republic of Slovenia declares that it accepts the supervision of its obligations under this Charter following the procedure provided for in the Additional Protocol to the European Social Charter providing for a system of collective complaints, done at Strasbourg, on 9 November 1995. Period covered: 1/7/1999 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : D |
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 Spain |
October 23, 2000 |
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 Sweden |
May 3, 1996 |
May 29, 1998 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 29 May 1998 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with Part III, Article A, paragraph 2, of the Charter, Sweden considers itself bound by the following Articles in Part II. Article 1 The right to work (paragraphs 1-4, all) Article 2 The right to just conditions of work (paragraphs 3, 5-6) Article 3 The right to safe and healthy working conditions (paragraphs 1-3) Article 4 The right to a fair remuneration (paragraphs 1, 3-4) Article 5 The right to organise Article 6 The right to bargain collectively (paragraphs 1-4, all) Article 7 The right of children and young persons to protection (paragraphs 1-4, 7-10) Article 8 The right of employed women to protection of maternity (paragraphs 1 and 3) Article 9 The right to vocational guidance Article 10 The right to vocational training (paragraphs 1-5, all) Article 11 The right to protection of health (paragraphs 1-3, all) Article 12 The right to social security (paragraphs 1-3) Article 13 The right to social and medical assistance (paragraphs 1-4, all) Article 14 The right to benefit from social welfare services (paragraphs 1-2, all) Article 15 The right of persons with disabilities to independence, social integration and participation in the life of the community (paragraphs 1-3, all) Article 16 The right of the family to social, legal and economic protection Article 17 The right of children and young persons to social, legal and economic protection (paragraphs 1-2, all) Article 18 The right to engage in a gainful occupation in the territory of other Parties (paragraphs 1-4, all) Article 19 The right of migrant workers and their families to protection and assistance (paragraphs 1-12, all) Article 20 The right to equal opportunities and equal treatment in matters of employment and occupation without discrimination on the grounds of sex Article 21 The right to information and consultation Article 22 The right to take part in the determination and improvement of the working conditions and working environment Article 23 The right of elderly persons to social protection Article 25 The right of workers to the protection of their claims in the event of the insolvency of their employer Article 26 The right to dignity at work (paragraphs 1-2, all) Article 27 The right of workers with family responsibilities to equal opportunities and equal treatment (paragraphs 1-3, all) Article 29 The right to information and consultation in collective redundancy procedures Article 30 The right to protection against poverty and social exclusion Article 31 The right to housing (paragraphs 1-3, all). Période d'effet : 1/7/1999 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 29 May 1998 - Or. Engl. Sweden considers that Preferential treatment shall not be considered as incompatible with Article E of the Charter. Période d'effet : 1/7/1999 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : E |
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 The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia |
May 27, 2009 |
January 6, 2012 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 6 January 2012 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the Charter, the Republic of Macedonia declares that it considers itself bound by the following Articles and paragraphs of Part II of the Charter: Article 1; Article 2; Article 3, paragraphs 2 and 4 ; Article 4, paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 ; Article 5 ; Article 6 ; Article 7, paragraphs 1-4 and 6-10 ; Article 8 ; Article 11; Article 12; Article 13; Article 15, paragraphs 1 and 2 ; Article 16; Article 17; Article 19, paragraphs 1, 5, 6 and 8 ; Article 20; Article 21; Article 24; Article 26; Article 27, paragraph 3 ; Article 28; and Article 29. Period covered: 1/3/2012 - The preceding statement concerns Article(s) : A |
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 Turkey |
October 6, 2004 |
October 6, 2004 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 27 June 2007 - Or. Engl.
In accordance with Part III, Article A, of the European Social Charter (revised), the Republic of Turkey declares that it considers itself bound by the following articles, paragraphs and sub-paragraphs of Part II of the revised Charter: Article 1 Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Article 3 Article 4, paragraphs 2, 3, 4 and 5 Articles 7 to 31. Période d'effet : 1/8/2008 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 Ukraine |
May 7, 1999 |
May 7, 1999 |
Reservation
Declaration contained in the instrument of ratification deposited on 21 December 2006 - Or. Engl.
Ukraine undertakes to consider Part I of the Charter as the declaration of the goals which Ukraine shall be eager to achieve by every appropriate manner as outlined in the preamble to Part I of the Charter. Ukraine considers itself bound by the following Articles and paragraphs of Part II of the Charter : Article 1, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4; Article 2, paragraphs 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7; Article 3, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4; Article 4, paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5; Article 5; Article 6, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4; Article 7, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; Article 8, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Article 9; Article 10, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Article 11, paragraphs 1, 2, 3; Article 14, paragraphs 1, 2; Article 15, paragraphs 1, 2, 3; Article 16; Article 17, paragraphs 1, 2; Article 18, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4; Article 20; Article 21; Article 22; Article 23; Article 24; Article 26, paragraphs 1, 2; Article 27, paragraphs 1, 2, 3; Article 28; Article 29; Article 30; Article 31, paragraphs 1, 2. Période d'effet : 1/2/2007 - Déclaration ci-dessus relative aux articles : A |
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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
November 7, 1997 |
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