ot consider itself bound by the provisions of article 16, paragraph 1, of the Convention.
Colombia
Reservation:
In accordance with article 16 (2) of the Convention, Colombia does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 16 (1).
Cuba
Reservation:
The Republic of Cuba declares, pursuant to article 16, paragraph 2, that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 1 of the said article, concerning the settlement of disputes arising between States Parties, inasmuch as it considers that such disputes must be settled through amicable negotiation. In consequence, it reiterates that it does not recognize the compulsory jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice.
Czech Republic <3>
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Reservations:
...with the following reservations:
1. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 16, paragraph 1 of the Convention.
2. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 5, paragraph 3 of the Convention.
Dominica
Understanding:
"The aforesaid Convention prohibits the taking of hostages in any circumstances, even those referred to in article 12."
El Salvador
Upon signature:
With the reservation permitted under article 16 (2) of the said Convention.
Upon ratification:
Reservation with respect to the application of the provisions of article 16, paragraph 1 of the Convention.
Ethiopia
Reservation pursuant to article 16 (2):
"The Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia does not consider itself bound by the aforementioned provision of the Convention, under which any dispute between two or more States Parties concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention shall, at the request of one of them, be submitted to arbitration or to the International Court of Justice, and states that disputes concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention would be submitted to arbitration or to the Court only with the prior consent of all the parties concerned."
France
Declarations:
1. France considers that the act of hostage-taking is prohibited in all circumstances.
2. With regard to the application of article 6, France, in accordance with the principles of its penal procedure, does not intend to take an alleged offender into custody or to take any other coercive measures prior to the institution of criminal proceedings, except in cases where pre-trial detention has been requested.
3. With regard to the application of article 9, extradition will not be granted if the person whose extradition is requested was a French national at the time of the events or, in the case of a foreign national, if the offence is punishable by the death penalty under the laws of the requesting State, unless that State gives what are deemed to be adequate assurances that the death penalty will not be imposed or, if a death sentence is passed, that it will not be carried out.
Hungary <13>
India
Reservation:
"The Government of the Republic of India declares that it does not consider itself bound by paragraph 1 of article 16 which establishes compulsory arbitration or adjudication by the International Court of Justice concerning disputes between two or more States Parties relating to the interpretation or application of this Convention at the request of one of them."
Iran (Islamic Republic of) <14>
Reservation:
"Pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 2 of the International Convention against the Taking of Hos
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