Convention Committee Findings Published

Geneva, [Date] - Convention Committee Releases Critical Report

The Convention Committee has completed its investigation into a critical matter and agreed to publish its findings as an official pre-session document ahead of its upcoming meeting in June.

Background: Delayed Reporting by a Party

The Committee had been reviewing the implementation of the Convention by one Party, which failed to submit its national implementation reports in a timely manner. According to Article 10, paragraph 2 of the Convention, Parties are required to regularly report on their progress and submit these reports to the secretariat no later than 120 days before each meeting.

Committee’s Findings

• The Committee expressed serious concern over the late submission of the Party’s reports.
• Despite delays, the Party eventually submitted its reports in both English and Macedonian.
• The Committee found that the Party’s failure to submit its reports on time constituted non-compliance with Article 10, paragraph 2 of the Convention.

Decision

Although the Party failed to comply with the reporting requirements, it has since submitted its reports and remedied its non-compliance. As a result, the Committee refrained from making any recommendations.

Next Steps

• The findings will be published as an official pre-session document ahead of the Committee’s upcoming meeting in Geneva this June.
• The secretariat has been requested to send the findings to the concerned Party.

Conclusion

The Convention Committee’s decision highlights the importance of timely reporting and implementation by Parties under the treaty. This ensures that they remain accountable for their commitments and progress towards achieving the Convention’s goals.