Overview

The Second Review Conference of the High Contracting Parties to the Convention was held from 11 to 21 December 2001 at the Palais des Nations, Geneva. It was presided over by Ambassador Les Luck of Australia. The Second Review Conference was preceded a Preparatory Committee, which held three sessions, on 14 December 2000, from 2 to 6 April 2001 and from 24 to 28 September 2001, respectively.  In addition, at its second plenary meeting on 6 April 2001, the Preparatory Committee decided to convene informal open-ended consultations in Geneva during the week from 27 to 31 August 2001.

The work of the Conference and the decisions taken therein are reflected in its Final Document. This page contains the Final Document of the Conference, other documentation, statements, summary records and information about side events held, as applicable.