| Title: |
Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
| Alternative Title(s): |
Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR |
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| Available From: |
http://www.ohchr.org/EN/ProfessionalInterest/Pages/2ndOPCCPR.aspx |
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http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/instree/b5ccprp2.htm |
| Conclusion Date: |
1989-12-15 |
| Entry Into Force Date: |
1991-07-11 |
| Description: |
This second Optional Protocol amends the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). It was adopted by General Assembly resolution 44/128 of December 15, 1989. The Second Optional Protocol focuses specifically on the abolition of the death penalty. This site provides the text of the instrument, ratification information, reservations and declarations, and a link to the monitoring body. The text is also available in PDF. |
| Legal Citation: |
GA res. 44/128, annex, 44 UN GAOR Supp. (No. 49) at 207, UN Doc. A/44/49 (1989) |
| Amends: |
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
| EISIL Categories: |
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| Keywords: |
civil and political rights
death penalty
human rights
International Bill of Human Rights |
| Language(s): |
English |
| Document Creator: |
UN General Assembly |
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| Site Administrator: |
UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights |
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InfoDesk@ohchr.org |
