Convention on the prohibition of the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons and on their destruction

Article Abstract:

The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) binds State Parties to the prevent the production, accumulation and use of chemical weapons for military or civilian purposes. The CWC declares the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) to implement the CWC verification provisions, and serve as a platform for cooperation and consultation among State Parties to the CWC. The CWC also includes compliance provisions and sanctions for the settlements of disputes pertaining the the application of the treaty.

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Verifying the Chemical Weapons Convention

Article Abstract:

The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) includes strict verification provisions for the inspection of chemical weapons facilities worldwide. The CWC calls for a preliminary declaration of chemical weapons stockpiles, and includes provisions for regular on-site and challenge inspections by a well-trained team of inspectors. The CWC provisions will, however, need to be carefully balanced between the inspecting and inspected nations for it effective implementation.

Disarmament, Inspection, Arms inspection

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