BTWC Fifth Review Conference Facilitators

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1 BTWC Fifth Review Conference Facilitators Solemn Declaration (DECL) Use (USE) Legislation/Criminalization (LEG) Safety (SAF) Investigations (INV) Transfer (TRANS) Assistance (ASSIST) Disease Surveillance (DIS) CBM (CBM) Cooperation (without disease and assistance) (COOP) Follow-up/AHG (FUP/AHG) Amb. Broucher UK Alfredo Labbè Chile Amb. Albin Mexico Amb. Volker Heinsberg (Germany) Amb. Sood India Amb. Westdal Canada Amb. Soultanieh Iran Amb. De La Fortelle - France F.S.D. Estrada Meyer- Brazil President 1

2 Solemn Declaration Potential Common-Ground Texts Based on Previously Agreed Formulations 1 THE STATES PARTIES TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION, WHICH MET IN GENEVA FROM 25 NOVEMBER TO 6 DECEMBER 1996 TO REVIEW THE OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION, SOLEMNLY DECLARE: -Their reaffirmation of their determination to act with a view to achieving effective progress towards general and complete disarmament, including the prohibition and elimination of all types of weapons of mass destruction, and their conviction that the prohibition of the development, production and stockpiling of Proposal before the Committee of the Whole 2 (Proposal by the Islamic Republic of Iran) THE STATES PARTIES TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION, WHICH MET IN GENEVA FROM 19 NOVEMBER TO 7 DECEMBER 2001 TO REVIEW THE OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION, SOLEMNLY DECLARE: (Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 1. Their reaffirmation that the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (biological) and Toxin Weapons and on their Destruction is essential for the maintenance of international and regional peace and security; (Proposal by the Islamic Republic of Iran) Their reaffirmation of their determination to act with a view to achieving effective progress towards general and complete disarmament, including the prohibition and elimination of all types of weapons of mass destruction, and their conviction that the prohibition of the DECL DECL DECL 1 Text in bold indicates that the same text has been proposed before the Committee of the Whole. 2 Text in italics indicates minor changes to the previously accepted text. Text in bold indicates new proposals that are identical to the previously accepted text. Text in normal font indicates other new proposals. 2

3 ...\ chemical and bacteriological (biological) weapons and their elimination, through effective measures, will facilitate the achievement of general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control;...\ development, production and stockpiling of chemical and bacteriological (biological) weapons and their elimination, through effective measures, will facilitate the achievement of general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control; -Their reaffirmation that under any circumstances the use, development, production and stockpiling of bacteriological (biological) and toxin weapons is effectively prohibited under Article I of the Convention. (Proposal by the Islamic Republic of Iran) Their reaffirmation that under any circumstances the use, development, production and stockpiling of bacteriological (biological) and toxin weapons is effectively prohibited under Article I of the Convention. DECL -Their continued determination, for the sake of mankind, to exclude completely the possibility of the use of bacteriological (biological) agents and toxins as weapons, and their conviction that such use would be repugnant to the conscience of mankind; (Proposal by the Islamic Republic of Iran) Their continued determination, for the sake of mankind, to exclude completely the possibility of the use of bacteriological (biological) agents and toxins as weapons, and their conviction that such use would be repugnant to the conscience of mankind; DECL -Their reaffirmation of their firm commitment to the purposes of the Preamble and the provisions of the Convention, and of their belief that universal adherence to the Convention would enhance international peace and security; (Proposal by the Islamic Republic of Iran) Their reaffirmation of their firm commitment to the purposes of the Preamble and the provisions of the Convention, and of their belief that universal adherence to the Convention would enhance international peace and security; DECL 3

4 -Their conviction that the full implementation of the provisions of the Convention should facilitate economic and technological development and international cooperation in the field of peaceful biological activities; (Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 3. Their reiteration that the effective contribution of the Convention to international and regional peace and security would be enhanced through universal adherence to the Convention. (Proposal by the Islamic Republic of Iran) Their conviction that the full implementation of the provisions of the Convention should facilitate economic and technological development and International cooperation in the field of peaceful biological activities; DECL -Their recognition that purposes of this Convention include the prohibition of the use of biological weapons as contrary to the purpose of the Convention. (Proposal by the Islamic Republic of Iran) Their recognition that purposes of this Convention include the prohibition of the use of biological weapons as contrary to the purpose of the Convention. DECL The States Parties recognize that the important principles contained in this Solemn Declaration can also serve as a basis for further strengthening of the Convention. (Proposal by the Islamic Republic of Iran) The States Parties recognize that the important principles contained in this Solemn Declaration can also serve as a basis for further strengthening of the Convention. DECL 4

5 (Proposal by Argentina and Australia) 1. Their conviction that terrorism, in all its manifestations and whatever its motivation, is abhorrent and unacceptable to the international community, and their renewed determination to ensure, through the full implementation of their obligations under the Convention, that biological and toxin weapons are never acquired, developed, produced, stockpiled or used by terrorist, criminal or other groups or individuals. (Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 2. Their recognition of the particular importance of strengthening the Convention through multilateral negotiations for a legally binding Protocol to the Convention. Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 4. Their dissatisfaction at the fact that after three decades, since the entry into force of the Convention, universality has not yet been achieved and believe that non-adherence or non-ratification by non-states Parties to the Convention pose a threat to international and regional peace and security, DECL DECL DECL (Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 5. Their call on all non-states parties, particularly those that are advanced in the field of biological science and technology, to accede to the Convention at the earliest. 5

6 (Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 6. Their commitment to spare no effort, whether through bilateral or multilateral means, to call on non-states parties to ratify or accede to the Convention without further delay in order to realise its universality. 6

7 Preamble: No Facilitator Drafting Committee Chair Article I Potential Common Ground Texts Based On Previously Accepted Formulations 3 1. The Conference notes the importance of Article I as the provision which defines the scope of the Convention. The Conference reaffirms its support for the provisions of this Article. Proposal before the Committee of the Whole 4 (Proposal by the United States of America) 1. The Conference notes the importance of Article I as the provision which defines the scope of the Convention. The Conference reaffirms its support for the provisions of this Article. (Proposal by Chile) 1. The Conference notes the importance of Article I as the fundamental provision which defines the scope of the Convention. 2. The Conference reaffirms that the Convention prohibits the development, production, stockpiling, other acquisition or retention of microbial or other biological agents or toxins harmful to plants and animals, as well as humans, of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes. (Proposal by the United States of America) 2. The Conference reaffirms that the Convention prohibits the development, production, stockpiling, other acquisition or retention of microbial or other biological agents or toxins harmful to plants and animals, as well as humans, of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes. 3 Text in bold indicates that the same text has been proposed before the Committee of the Whole. 4 Text in italics indicates minor changes to the previously accepted text. Text in bold indicates new proposals that are identical to previously accepted text. Text in normal font indicates other new proposals. 7

8 (Proposal by Brazil) 1. The Conference reaffirms the commitment of all States Parties to respect the prohibitions established in Article I. (Proposal by Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) 2. The Conference stresses strict compliance with the undertaking provided for in Article I never in any circumstances to develop, produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire or retain weapons, equipment, or means of delivery for hostile purposes or in armed conflict, in order to permanently preclude the use thereof. (Proposal by China) 1. The Conference emphasizes the importance of Article I and reaffirms the commitment and determination of the States Parties to fully implement the provision of this Article, i.e., never in any circumstances to develop, produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire or retain, regardless their sources or production methods, microbial, other biological agents, toxins of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes, or weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflicts. 3. The Conference reaffirms that the use by the States Parties, in any way and under any circumstances, of microbial or other biological agents or toxins, that is not consistent with prophylactic, protective or other peaceful (Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 5. The Conference reaffirms that the use by the States parties, in any way and under any circumstances, of microbial or other biological agents or toxins, that is not consistent with the prophylactic, protective or other peaceful 8

9 ...\ purposes, is effectively a violation of Article I of the Convention....\ purposes, is effectively a violation of Article 1 of the Convention; (Proposal by the United States of America) 3. The Conference reaffirms that the use by the States Parties, in any way and under any circumstances, of microbial or other biological agents or toxins, that is not consistent with prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes, is effectively a violation of Article I of the Convention. (Proposal by China) 2. The Conference reaffirms that the use by the States Parties, in any way and under any circumstance, of microbial or other biological agents or toxins, that is not consistent with prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes, is effectively a violation of the Convention. (Proposal by Chile) 2. The Conference reaffirms that the use of microbial or other biological agents, or toxins, whatever their origin or method of production, in any way that is not consistent with prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes, is violation of Article I of the Convention. (Proposal by the Islamic Republic of Iran) 1. The Conference reaffirms that the use of biological agents or toxins in any way and under any circumstances that is not consistent with prophylactic, protective or other peaceful USE USE USE 9

10 ...\ purposes, is effectively a violation of Article I of the Convention. The Conference emphasises that the use of insects and animals as pests and vectors against human, animals and plants for hostile purposes or in armed conflict is inconsistent with undertaking contained in Article I of the Convention. The Conference expresses its concern about any research, development and production of ethnic weapons and considers it as a crime against humanity. (Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 1. The Conference reaffirms that biological weapons pose a serious threat to mankind, and any use of biological weapons would be a violation of the Convention and the Geneva Protocol of 1925, and a crime against humanity; (Proposal by Mexico) 2. The Conference affirms that hostile purpose and armed conflict includes any use of biological and toxin weapons by a State Party against the people, animals or crops of a part of their territory. (Proposal by Libyan Arab Jamahiriya) 1. Biological and Toxin weapons shall never be used in any circumstances. USE USE USE 4. The Conference reaffirms the undertaking in Article I never in any circumstances to develop, (Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 6. The Conference reaffirms the undertaking in Article 1 never in any circumstances to develop, 10

11 ...\ produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire or retain weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict, in order to exclude completely and forever the possibility of their use....\ produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire or retain weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict, in order to exclude completely and forever the possibility of their use. (Proposal by the United States of America) 5. The Conference reaffirms the undertaking in Article I never in any circumstances to develop, produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire or retain weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict, in order to exclude completely and forever the possibility of such use. (Proposal by Chile) 3. The Conference solemnly recalls the undertaking in Article I never in any circumstances to develop, produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire or retain weapons, equipment or means of delivery designed to use such agents or toxins for hostile purposes or in armed conflict, in order to exclude completely and forever the possibility of their use. USE USE 5. The Conference also reaffirms that the Convention unequivocally covers all microbial or other biological agents or toxins, naturally or artificially created or altered, as well as their components, whatever their origin or method of Proposal by the United States of America) 6. The Conference also reaffirms that the Convention unequivocally covers all microbial or other biological agents or toxins naturally or artificially created or altered, as well as their components, whatever their origin or method of 11

12 ...\ production, of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes....\ production, of types and in quantities that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes. (Proposal by Chile) 4. The Conference also reaffirms that the Convention unequivocally covers all microbial or other biological agents or toxins, naturally or artificially created or altered, whatever their origin or method of production, as well as chemical components and products of living organisms and their analogs and modified derivatives, whether isolated, synthesized, cloned or produced by any combination of means, with a capacity for generating potentially adverse physiological effects. 6. The Conference, conscious of apprehensions arising from relevant scientific and technological developments, inter alia, in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, and any applications resulting from genome studies, and the possibilities of their use for purposes inconsistent with the objectives and the provisions of the Convention, reaffirms that the undertaking given by the States Parties in Article I applies to all such developments. (Proposal by the United States of America) 7. The Conference, conscious of apprehensions arising from relevant scientific and technological developments, inter alia, in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, and any applications resulting from genome studies, and the possibilities of their use for purposes inconsistent with the objectives and the provisions of the Convention, reaffirms that the undertaking given by the States Parties in Article I applies to all such developments. (Proposal by Mexico) 1. The Conference conscious of apprehensions arising from relevant scientific and technological 12

13 ...\ developments, inter alia, in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, genetic engineering, and any applications resulting from genome studies, and the possibilities of their use for purposes inconsistent with the objectives and the provisions of the Convention, reaffirms that the undertaking given by the States Parties in Article I applies to all such developments. (Proposal by China) 3. The Conference, conscious of enormous benefits resulting from relevant scientific and technological developments in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology, molecular biology, genetic engineering and genome studies, and, at the same time, the possibilities of their use for purposes inconsistent with the objectives and the provisions of the Convention, reaffirms that the undertaking given by the States Parties in Article I applies to all such current and future scientific and technological developments. (Proposal by Chile) 5. The Conference reaffirms as well that the undertaking contained in Article I applies to all relevant scientific and technological developments in the fields of microbiology, biotechnology, and genetic engineering, including all developments in respect to the human genome and its present and future applications. 13

14 (Proposal by Brazil) 3. The Conference underlines that, in view of the rapid scientific and technological evolution in the fields of biotechnology, microbiology, molecular biology and genetic engineering, among others, and their possible uses for non-peaceful purposes, it is imperative to keep the broad conception of biological weapons so as not to debilitate the BWC. 7. The Conference notes that experimentation involving open-air release of pathogens or toxins harmful to man, animals or plants that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes is inconsistent with the undertakings contained in Article I. (Proposal by the United States of America) 8. The Conference notes that experimentation involving open-air release of pathogens or toxins harmful to humans, animals or plants that have no justification for prophylactic, protective or other peaceful purposes is inconsistent with the undertakings contained in Article I. 8. The Conference appeals through the States Parties to their scientific communities to lend their support only to activities that have justification for prophylactic, protective and other peaceful purposes, and refrain from undertaking or supporting activities which are in breach of the obligations deriving from provisions of the Convention. (Proposal by the United States of America) 9. The Conference appeals through the States Parties to their scientific communities to lend their support only to activities that have justification for prophylactic, protective and other peaceful purposes, and refrain from undertaking or supporting activities which are in breach of the obligations deriving from provisions of the Convention. (Proposal by Chile) 6. The Conference appeals through their States Parties to their scientific communities to lend their support only to activities that have 14

15 ...\ justification under the Convention for prophylactic, protective and other peaceful purposes and refrain from undertaking or supporting activities which are in breach of the obligations deriving from provisions of the Convention. 9. (Proposal by the United States of America) 10. The Conference emphasizes, once more, the vital importance of full implementation by all States Parties of all the provisions of the Convention, especially Articles I, II, and III. The Conference calls upon non-compliant BWC States Parties to terminate their offensive biological weapons programmes and comply fully with their obligations. The Conference also calls upon States Signatories pursuing offensive biological weapons programmes to terminate these programmes. The Conference agrees that the application of the Convention is in the interest of all States Parties and that any non-compliance with its provisions could undermine confidence in the Convention. (Proposal by China) 4. The Conference emphasizes, once more, regardless their respective technological developments, the vital importance of full and strict implementation by all States Parties of Article I, and stresses that any State Party shall never, under any excuses or in any way, engage in activities inconsistent with the provision and intention of this Article, so as to 15

16 ...\ ensure the compliance of the provisions of the Convention in letter and spirit. (Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 2. The Conference emphasises that the principles and objectives of, and obligations assumed under, the Geneva Protocol of 1925 and the Convention represent an unequivocal determination for the sake of all humankind to exclude completely the possibility of microbial and other biological agents, and toxins being used as weapons, USE (Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 3. The Conference reaffirms the determination of the States Parties to accomplish the total elimination of all weapons of mass destruction, (Proposal by the NAM and Other States) 4. The Conference reaffirms the determination of the States Parties also to achieve general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control, which is the ultimate objective of the efforts of States in the disarmament process, (Proposal by the United States of America) 4. The Conference condemns the recent use of anthrax as a tool of terrorism and finds these acts reprehensible. USE (Proposal by Brazil) 2. The Conference regrets and condemns the recent incidents involving the use of anthrax with clear lethal purposes. 16

17 (Proposal by the European Union) 1. The Conference calls upon States Parties to establish a Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) for an annual update of scientific and technological developments relevant to the Convention to report to States Parties. (Proposal by the European Union) 2. The Conference invites States Parties to support educational programmes in academia and NGO circles to raise awareness in professional courses for biologists, chemists and other relevant professional categories, with the aim of establishing a norm in the profession against offensive CBW use. In particular the Conference invites States Parties to consider the possibility that professionals be required to take a pledge similar to the Hippocratic Oath. (Proposal by Brazil) 4. Under these circumstances, the Conference considers that the development of microbiological or other biological agents or toxins, and their means of delivery, for protective purposes should deserve a special attention on the part of States Parties and, when necessary, might justify the application of the provisions under Articles V and VI. (Proposal by Mexico) 3. The Conference notes of the programmes carried out by the United Nations International Drug Control Programme 17

18 Article II Potential Common-Ground Text Based on Previous Formulations 5 1. The Conference recognizes that for any State acceding to the Convention after the entry into force of the Convention, the destruction or diversion to peaceful purposes specified in Article II would be completed upon accession to the Convention. The Conference emphasizes that the destruction or diversion to peaceful purposes specified in Article II should be carried out completely and effectively. Proposal before the Committee of the Whole 6 (Proposal by the European Union) 1. The Conference recognises that for any State acceding to the Convention after the entry into force of the Convention, the destruction or diversion to peaceful purposes specified in Article II would be completed upon accession to the Convention. The Conference emphasises that the destruction or diversion to peaceful purposes specified in Article II should be carried out completely and effectively (Proposal by the European Union) 2. The Conference stresses that states, which become parties to the Convention, in implementing the provisions of this Article, shall observe all necessary safety precautions to protect populations and the environment. SAF 5 Text in bold indicates that exactly the same text has been proposed before the Committee of the Whole. 6 Text in italics indicates minor changes to previously accepted text. Text in bolds indicates new proposals that are the same as the previously accepted text. Text in normal font indicates new proposals. 18

19 Article III Potential Common Ground Text Based on Previously Agreed Formulations 7 Proposal before the Committee of the Whole 8 1. (Proposal by the United States of America) 1. The Conference recognizes the key importance of Article III and welcomes the statements which States that have acceded to the Convention have made to the effect that they have not transferred agents, toxins, weapons, equipment or means of delivery as specified in Article I of the Convention, to any recipient whatsoever and have not furnished assistance, encouragement or inducement to any State, group of States or international organizations to manufacture or otherwise acquire them. The Conference affirms that Article III is sufficiently comprehensive to cover any recipient whatsoever at international, national or subnational levels. (Proposal by the European Union) 1. The Conference notes the continuing importance of Article III. The Conference affirms that Article III is sufficiently comprehensive to cover any recipient whatsoever at international, national or sub-national levels. TRANS TRANS 7 Text in bold indicates that the same text has been proposed before the Committee of the Whole. 8 Text in italics indicates minor changes to the previously accepted text. Text in bold indicates new proposals that are identical to the previously accepted text. Text in normal font indicates other new proposals. 19

20 (Proposal by China) The Conference notes the importance of Article III and reiterates that the States Parties shall not furnish assistance, encouragement or inducement to any recipient whatsoever, including any State, group of States, international organizations, subnational groups, entities or individuals to acquire agents, toxins, weapons, equipment or means of delivery as prohibited by this Article. TRANS (Proposal by China, Cuba, the Islamic Republic of Iran, India, Indonesia, Libya, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) 1. The Conference considers that: according to Article III, each State Party to this Convention undertakes not to transfer to any recipient whatsoever, directly or indirectly, and not in any way assist, encourage, or induce any State, group of States, or international organization to manufacture or otherwise acquire any of the agents, toxins, weapons, equipment or means of delivery specified in Article I of the Convention, and according to Article X, the States Parties to this Convention undertake to facilitate, and have the right to participate in, the fullest possible exchange of equipment, materials and scientific and technological information for the use of bacteriological (biological) agents and toxins for peaceful purposes. TRANS 20

21 2. (Proposal by the United States of America) 2. The Conference notes that a number of States Parties stated that they have taken concrete measures to give effect to their undertakings under this Article and in this context also notes statements made by States Parties at the Conference about the legislative or administrative measures they have taken since the Fourth Review Conference. The Conference calls for appropriate measures by all States Parties. Transfers relevant to the Convention should be authorized only when the intended use is for purposes not prohibited under the Convention. (Proposal by the European Union) 2. The Conference recalls that a number of States Parties have reported that they have already taken concrete measures to give effect to their undertakings under this Article. The Conference urges all those States Parties that have not already done so, to take all the necessary measures to give effect in their national legislation to the obligations that they have assumed under this Article. The Conference reiterates the call of the Third and Fourth Review Conferences for appropriate measures by all States Parties. Transfers relevant to the Convention should be authorised only when the intended use is for purposes not prohibited under the Convention. TRANS TRANS/ LEG 21

22 (Proposal by China) 2. The Conference notes the statements made by States Parties at the Conference about the legislative or administrative measures they have taken to give effect to their undertakings under this Article. The Conference calls for all appropriate, feasible and effective measures by all States Parties within their constitutional and legislative procedures to ensure the implementation of this Article. TRANS 3 (Proposal by Mexico) 1. The Conference takes note that States Parties should consider ways and means to ensure that individual and subnational groups are effectively prevented from acquiring, through transfers, biological agents and toxins for other than peaceful purposes. TRANS 4. The Conference reiterates that the provisions of this Article should not be used to impose restriction and/or limitations on the transfers for purposes consistent with the objectives and purposes of the Convention of scientific knowledge, technology, equipment and materials under Article X. (Proposal by the United States of America) 4. The Conference reiterates that the provisions of this Article should not be used to impose restrictions and/or limitations on the transfers for purposes consistent with the objectives and purposes of the Convention of scientific knowledge, technology, equipment and materials under Article X. (Proposal by China, Cuba, the Islamic Republic of Iran, India, Indonesia, Libya, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) 3. The Conference reiterated the confirmation of the Fourth Review Conference that the provisions TRANS 22

23 \ of Article III should not be used to impose restrictions and/or limitations on the transfers for purposes consistent with the objectives and the purposes of the Convention, of scientific knowledge, technology, equipment and materials under Article X. (Proposal by the European Union) 8. The Conference reiterates that the provisions of this Article should be implemented in manner consistent with the provisions of Article X of the Convention. (Proposal by China) 3. The Conference notes with concern the erroneous practices or negative tendencies in implementing this Article and is of the view that such practices or tendencies hinder or harm the normal international exchange and cooperation for peaceful purposes among the States Parties. The Conference stresses the importance of implementing all articles of the Convention in a comprehensive and balanced manner and calls for the relevant States Parties to re-examine and rectify their measures in implementing this Article, so as not to affect the activities of all States Parties undertaken according to Article X. (Proposal by Brazil) 3. To assure the effectiveness of those controls, the Conference considers that the implementation of Article III should be regulated multilaterally, in the framework of the Convention, and be based on a multilaterally negotiated list, taking into TRANS TRANS TRANS 23

24 ...\ account the general purpose criterion in Article I. (Proposal by the European Union) 3. The Conference invites States Parties to explore a possible set of common principles in the field of export controls to be applied on a voluntary basis. (Proposal by Brazil) 2. Under these circumstances, the Conference emphasizes the importance that all States Parties adopt national controls of international transfers of equipments and biological agents of dual use, which should be objective and transparent. TRANS TRANS (Proposal by the European Union) 4. The Conference calls upon all States Parties that have not yet done so to adopt legislative and regulatory measures to ensure export control over dual-use items, in accordance with Articles III and IV of the Convention. TRANS (Proposal by the United States of America) 3. The Conference notes that national export licensing measures should be an effective means of implementing obligations under Article III to avoid the possibility of inadvertent supply of any item, which could be used in a BW programme. TRANS 24

25 (Proposal by the European Union) 7. Considering the utility of a global overview of international transfers in the current context of enhanced vigilance, the Conference invites States Parties to explore the possibility of voluntary notification of authorisations of transfers subject to licensing on an annual, aggregated basis. (Proposal by Mexico and Peru) 1. The Conference recognizes the importance of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which seeks to contribute to ensuring an adequate level of protection in the field of the safe shipment, handling and use of living modified organisms. (Proposal by Mexico and Peru) 2. The Conference takes note of the provisions of Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety regarding the application of an advanced informed agreement procedure applied to intentional transboundary movement of living modified organisms for intentional introduction into the environment of the Party of import. (Proposal by Mexico and Peru) 3. The Conference decides that States Parties to the Convention shall apply on an interim basis - while the Cartagena Protocol does not enter into force - provisions regarding the Cartagena Protocol's informed agreement procedure applied to the international transfer of living modified organisms which are bacteriological (biological) agents. TRANS SAF SAF SAF 25

26 (Proposal by the European Union) 5. In the development of implementation of Article III, the Conference recommends that States Parties should also consider ways and means, including through legislation or other regulatory provision, to ensure that any individuals or subnational groups are effectively prevented from acquiring, through transfers, microbial or other biological agents and toxins for other than peaceful purposes. (Proposal by Brazil) 1. The Conference notes that the threat represented by bio-terrorism has made the adoption of effective controls of transfers of biological agents and equipments, especially to Non-State Parties, individuals and sub-nationals groups, all the more imperative. (Proposal by the United States of America) 5. The Conference stresses that terrorists or terrorist groups must be prevented from acquiring, through transfers, biological agents, toxins, weapons, equipment or means of delivery. (Proposals by the Islamic Republic of Iran) 2. The Conference calls upon states parties not to transfer equipment, materials (including biological agents and toxins), scientific and technological information to Non-States Parties, in order to realize the universality of the Convention. TRANS TRANS TRANS TRANS 26

27 (Proposal by the European Union) 8. The Conference reiterates that the provisions of this Article should be implemented in manner consistent with the provisions of Article X of the Convention. (Proposal by China, Cuba, the Islamic Republic of Iran, India, Indonesia, Libya, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) 2. The Conference reaffirmed that the effective implementation of the Convention is subject to non-discriminatory and balanced approach to all provisions of the Convention. (Proposal by the European Union) 6. The Conference invites States Parties to take appropriate measures in the case of any violation of their export control regulations or legislation, including the qualification of such a violation as a criminal offence. TRANS TRANS TRANS 27

28 (Proposal by China, Cuba, the Islamic Republic of Iran, India, Indonesia, Libya, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) 4. The Conference recognized that in case a States Party being fully committed to all provisions of the Convention, Article III in particular, is denied by another State Party for receiving equipment, and materials for peaceful application of biology and biotechnology, it should have the right to seek to redress the situation and settlement of disputes through an institutionalized measure. (Proposal by China, Cuba, the Islamic Republic of Iran, India, Indonesia, Libya, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) 5. The Conference considered that on the basis of the set of consecutive measures proposed in working paper BWC/AD HOC GROUP/WP.432, a mechanism should be established to deal with the issue of settlement of disputes of transfer denial. TRANS TRANS (Proposals by the Islamic Republic of Iran) 3. The Sixth Review Conference shall consider and review any development in this regard. TRANS 28

29 Article IV Potential Common-Ground Text Based on Previously Accepted Formulations 9 1. The Conference underlines the importance of Article IV. It reaffirms the commitment of States Parties to take the necessary national measures under this Article, in accordance with their constitutional processes. These measures are to ensure the prohibition and prevention of the development, production, stockpiling, acquisition or retention of the agents, toxins, weapons, equipment and means of delivery specified in Article I of the Convention anywhere within their territory, under their jurisdiction or under their control, in order to prevent their use for purposes contrary to the Convention. The States Parties recognize the need to ensure, through the review and/or adoption of national measures, the effective fulfilment of their obligations under the Convention in order, inter alia, to exclude use of biological and toxin weapons in terrorist or criminal activity. Proposal before the Committee of the Whole 10 (Proposal by Canada and Switzerland) 1. The Conference underlines the importance of Article IV. It reaffirms the commitment of States Parties to take the necessary national measures under this Article, in accordance with their constitutional processes. These measures are to ensure the prohibition and prevention of the development, production, stockpiling, acquisition or retention of the agents, toxins, weapons, equipment and means of delivery specified in Article I of the Convention anywhere within their territory, under their jurisdiction or under their control, in order to prevent their use for purposes contrary to the Convention. The States Parties recognize the need to ensure, through the review and/or adoption of national measures, the effective fulfilment of their obligations under the Convention in order, inter alia, to exclude use of biological and toxin weapons in terrorist or criminal activity. (Proposal by the United States of America) 1. The Conference reaffirms the commitment of States Parties to take the necessary national measures, in accordance with their constitutional LEG 9 Text in bold indicates that the same text has been proposed before the Committee of the Whole. 10 Text in italics indicates minor changes to previously accepted text. Text in bold indicates new proposals that are the same as the previously accepted text. Text in normal font indicates new proposals. 29

30 ...\ processes, to ensure the prohibition and prevention of the development, production, stockpiling, acquisition, or retention of the biological agents, toxins, weapons, equipment and means of delivery specified in Article I of the Convention anywhere within their territory, under their jurisdiction or under their control, in order to prevent their use for purposes contrary to the Convention. 2. (Proposal by China) 1. The Conference underlines the importance of Article IV. It reaffirms the commitment of States Parties to take the necessary national measures under this Article, in accordance with their constitutional and legal processes. These measures are to ensure, under the Convention, the prohibition and prevention of the development, production, stockpiling, acquisition, retention or use of the agents, toxins, weapons, equipment and means of delivery. (Proposal by the Islamic Republic of Iran) 1. The Conference calls upon States to prevent all terrorism acts including bio-terrorism in all their forms and manifestations in particular those where States are directly or indirectly involved, and also calls upon States to prevent covert operations in their or other territory. (Proposal by Canada and Switzerland) 2. The Conference notes those measures taken by a number of States Parties in this regard, for example the adoption of penal legislation, and LEG LEG LEG 30

31 ...\ reiterates its call to any State Party that has not yet taken the necessary measures to do so immediately, in accordance with its constitutional processes. Such measures should apply within its territory, under its jurisdiction or under its control anywhere. The Conference encourages each State Party to consider, if constitutionally possible and in conformity with international law, the application of such measures also to actions taken anywhere by natural persons possessing its nationality. (Proposal by China) 2. The Conference notes those measures already taken by a number of States Parties in this regard, and reiterates its encouragement to any State Party that has not yet done so to take any necessary measures in accordance with its constitutional process. LEG (Proposal by the United States of America) 2. The Conference encourages States Parties to enact measures to ensure suspected or known terrorist organizations or groups are precluded from acquiring biological agents or toxins specified in Article I of the Convention anywhere within their territory, under their jurisdiction or under their control. Noting the recent horrific increase in the magnitude of terrorist attacks and the use of anthrax for terrorist purposes, the Conference stresses the need for a LEG 31

32 ...\ prompt worldwide response to the rapidly increasing threat of biological attacks by nonstate actors and encourages States Parties that may not yet have done so to enact such measures immediately, in accordance with their constitutional processes. (Proposal by the United States of America) 3. The Conference urges all States Parties to enact national criminal legislation as part of their implementation of Article IV of the BWC. The Conference recommends that such legislation include provisions making it a criminal offense, punishable by imprisonment and fines, for anyone to conduct any activity prohibited by Articles I, II, or II of the BWC. LEG (Proposal by Mexico) 1. The Conference encourages States Parties to adopt penal legislation to criminalize conducts contrary to the provisions of the Convention. (Proposal by the European Union) 5. The Conference invites States Parties to explore possible standards for penal legislation to be implemented nationally to enforce the prohibitions of Article I of the Convention. LEG LEG 3. (Proposal by Canada and Switzerland) 4. The Conference notes the importance of: LEG 32

33 ...\ - Legislative, administrative and other measures designed to enhance domestic compliance with the Convention; - Legislation, regulations and other measures regarding the physical protection of laboratories and facilities to prevent unauthorized access to and removal of microbial or other biological agents, or toxins: - Inclusion in textbooks and in medical, scientific and military education programmes of information dealing with the prohibitions and provisions contained in the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and the Geneva Protocol of Self-regulation of industry and the scientific community, through codes of conduct and ethical standards (Proposal by Canada and Switzerland) 5. The Conference believes that such measures which States Parties might undertake in accordance with their constitutional processes would strengthen the effectiveness of the Convention, as requested by previous Review Conferences. (Proposal by Canada and Switzerland) 6. The Conference notes that some States Parties, as requested by the Second Review Conference, have LEG LEG 33

34 6. The Conference encourages cooperation and initiatives, including regional ones, towards the strengthening and implementation of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention regime....\ provided to the United Nations Department for Disarmament Affairs information on the texts of specific legislation enacted or other measures taken to assure domestic compliance with the Convention. The Conference invites these States Parties, and encourages all States Parties, to provide such information and texts in the future. The Conference further notes that some States Parties have provided in response to the confidence-building measure agreed to at the Third Review Conference entitled Declaration of legislation, regulations and other measures. The Conference encourages all States Parties to provide such information in the future. In addition, the Conference encourages all States Parties to provide any useful information on the implementation of such measures. (Proposal by Canada and Switzerland) 7. The Conference encourages cooperation and initiatives, including regional ones, towards the strengthening and implementation of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention regime. (Proposal by the United States of America) 7. The Conference encourages States Parties promptly to report internationally any adverse events involving the handling of pathogenic agents, such as accidental release of a highly infectious pathogen from containment. LEG SAF 34

35 7. The Conference reaffirms that under all circumstances the use of bacteriological (biological) and toxin weapons is effectively prohibited by the Convention. (Proposal by Canada and Switzerland) 8. The Conference reaffirms that under all circumstances the use of bacteriological (biological) and toxin weapons is effectively prohibited by the Convention. (Proposal by Canada and Switzerland) 3. The Conference urges States Parties to provide legal assistance in connection with criminal investigations or criminal proceedings relating to the development, production, acquisition, stockpiling or use by natural persons or legal entities of the agents, toxins, weapons, equipment and means of delivery specified in Article I of the Convention. (Proposal by the United States of America) 5. The Conference urges States Parties to consider national legislation that requires those who possess particularly dangerous biological agents to report their possession to a competent governmental authority. (Proposal by the United States of America) 4. The Conference calls on States Parties to commit to enhance their ability to prosecute or extradite individuals for biological weapons offenses. The Conference recommends that this be achieved by acting to extend application of currently available bilateral extradition agreements to biological weapons offenses by amending existing agreements, practice or procedure, or passing legislation, as appropriate, LEG LEG LEG 35

36 ...\ or, where possible, by creating new bilateral agreements for extradition of such individuals. (Proposal by Mexico) 2. The Conference encourages States Parties to negotiate multilateral legally-binding instruments to criminalize conducts contrary to the provisions of the Convention that may include, among other issues, extradition procedures. LEG 3. The Conference encourages States Parties to negotiate bilateral, regional or international legal agreements to prevent, criminalize and eliminate terrorist crimes through chemical or bacteriological means. 4. The Conference takes note of the progress of the working Group mandated to elaborate a draft Inter-American Convention on the Prevention and Elimination of Terrorism of the Committee on Legal and Political Affairs of the Organization of American States (OAS) (Proposal by the United States of America) 8. The Conference recommends that States Parties consider possible national restrictions on who may possess or acquire specific organisms that are categorized as particularly dangerous and where they may be handled. (Proposal by the United States of America) 6. The Conference urges States Parties to commit themselves to adopt and implement strict national SAF SAF 36

37 ...\ regulations for access to particularly dangerous microorganisms, including regulations governing domestic and international transfers. (Proposal by the European Union) 1. The Conference calls upon States Parties to implement nationally regulatory mechanisms to control domestic transfers. (Proposal by the European Union) 2. The Conference calls upon States Parties to implement nationally regulatory mechanisms to establish and maintain physical protection of biological agents and toxins. (Proposal by the European Union) 3. The Conference calls upon States Parties to implement penal legislation to enforce national regulatory measures for transfers and physical protection. (Proposal by the United States of America) 9. The Conference encourages States Parties to commit themselves to sensitize their scientists working in the field of genetic modification to possible biological weapons implications of such work and to explore what type of national oversight might be appropriate. (Proposal by the European Union) 4. The Conference calls upon States Parties to establish, if it is not yet the case, a national procedure of approval of genetic engineering experiments based on ethical criteria and consistent with the Convention. SAF SAF LEG SAF SAF 37