This convention enters into force on 5 September 2004, in accordance with article 19 which reads as follows:

1. This Convention shall enter into force 6 months following the date on which 10 States have expressed their consent to be bound by it.
2. For a State which expresses its consent to be bound by this Convention after the conditions for entry into force thereof have been met, such consent shall take effect 3 months after the date of expression of such consent.

There are currently (Aug 2004) 11 signatories.

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