able by deprivation of liberty for more than 5 years but not exceeding 10 years.
Especially grave offences are premeditated offences punishable by deprivation of liberty for more than 10 years or the death penalty.
Communication concerning article 2, paragraph (g), of the Convention
Pursuant to the Act of the Republic of Uzbekistan of 29 August 2001, confiscation of property as a form of punishment has been removed from the Criminal Code.
Article 284 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of the Republic of Uzbekistan provides that property that is the object of a crime shall, on the judgment of a court, become State property, unless it is subject to return to the former owner.
Communication concerning article 7 of the Convention
Under article 38 of the Act of the Republic of Uzbekistan of 25 April 1996 on banks and bank activities, information on transactions by and accounts belonging to natural and legal persons may be transmitted to the clients and organizations themselves, to the procurator, and to courts and bodies conducting initial inquiries and investigations:
(a) Information on transactions by and accounts belonging to legal persons and other organizations may be transmitted to the organizations themselves, to the procurator, and to courts and bodies conducting initial inquiries and investigations when criminal proceedings have been initiated;
(b) Information on accounts and deposits belonging to natural persons may be transmitted to the clients themselves and their legal representatives and, provided that such information pertains to cases they are handling, to courts and bodies conducting initial inquiries and investigations when financial resources and other assets of the client in the account or deposit may be subject to seizure, when a penalty is enforced or when property is confiscated.
Communication concerning article 10 of the Convention
The legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan does not provide for criminal or administrative liability in respect of legal persons.
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) <9>
14 January 2005
Reservation:
Pursuant to article 35, paragraph 3, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela declares that it enters an express reservation concerning the provisions of paragraph 2 of this article. Consequently, it does not consider itself bound to submit to arbitration as a means of settling disputes, nor does it recognize the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.
Yemen
Reservation:
[The Government of the Republic of Yemen declares that they] ...fully approve and ratify the above-mentioned Convention and are bound by all its provisions, with the exception of article 35, paragraph 2.
Notifications made under articles 5 (3), 16 (5), 18 (13) and (14), and 31 (6). (Unless otherwise indicated, the notifications were made upon ratification, acceptance, approval or accession.)
Argentina
17 July 2007
The following central authority is designated by Argentina in accordance with article 18 (13) of the Convention:
International Legal Assistance Directorate Directorate General for Legal Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship Esmeralda 1212, Piso 4 (C.P. 1007) Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Republica Argentina Tel./Fax: (54-11) 4819-7170/7172/7231 e-mail: diaju@mrecic.gov.ar
Armenia
"Article 5
Pursuant to paragraph 3 of Article 5 of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, adopted in New York on the 15th day of November 2000 (hereinafter referred as to Convention) the Republic of Armenia declares that its Criminal Code (chapter 7, in particular Article 41 of the Code) covers all serious crimes involving organized criminal groups provided in
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