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Details of Treaty No.221
Title | Council of Europe Convention on Offences relating to Cultural Property |
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Reference | CETS No.221 |
Opening of the treaty | Nicosia, 19/05/2017 - Treaty open for signature by the member States and the non-member States which have participated in its elaboration and for accession by other non-member States |
Entry into Force | - 5 Ratifications including at least 3 member States of the Council of Europe |
Summary |
The Convention on Offences relating to Cultural Property aims to prevent and combat the illicit trafficking and destruction of cultural property, in the framework of the Organisation’s action to fight terrorism and organised crime. The Convention, which will be open for signature to any country in the world, also aims to foster international co-operation to fight these crimes, which are destroying the world’s cultural heritage. The Convention, which will be the only international treaty specifically dealing with the criminalisation of the illicit trafficking of cultural property, establishes a number of criminal offences, including theft; unlawful excavation, importation and exportation; and illegal acquisition and placing on the market. It also criminalises the falsification of documents and the destruction or damage of cultural property when committed intentionally. |
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