Elaboration of a 2nd Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Aiming at the Abolition of the Death Penalty

A/RES/44/128View PDF

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A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 98International Covenants on Human Rights, published in 1989.

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1985A/RES/39/137Elaboration of a 2nd Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Aiming at the Abolition of the Death Penalty

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_Expresses its appreciation_ for the work achieved by the Commission on Human Rights and the Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities;

_Adopts_ and opens for signature, ratification and accession the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, aiming at the abolition of the death penalty, contained in the annex to the present resolution;

_Calls upon_ all Governments in a position to do so to consider signing and ratifying or acceding to the Second Optional Protocol.

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