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Treaty

What it is

A treaty or international convention.

How to cite using OSCOLA

The full title, the dates in brackets (opened for signature or adopted, then entry into force), and the treaty series. Define a short form for later footnotes; pinpoint to articles.

Example citation

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (adopted 16 December 1966, entered into force 23 March 1976) 999 UNTS 171 (‘ICCPR’).

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