(Cont.) Convention On The Prohibition Of The Development, Production,
Stockpiling And Use Of Chemical Weapons And On Their Destruction
"United Nations, 1993, pp. 1 - 172"

PART XI

INVESTIGATIONS IN CASES OF ALLEGED USE OF CHEMICAL WEAPONS

A.  GENERAL

1.  Investigations of alleged use of chemical weapons, or of alleged use of riot control agents as a method of warfare, initiated pursuant to Articles IX or X, shall be conducted in accordance with this Annex and detailed procedures to be established by the Director-General.

2.  The following additional provisions address specific procedures required in cases of alleged use of chemical weapons.

B.  PRE-INSPECTION ACTIVITIES

Request for an investigation

3.  The request for an investigation of an alleged use of chemical weapons to be submitted to the Director-General, to the extent possible, should include the following information:

         (a)   The State Party on whose territory use of chemical weapons is alleged to have taken place;

         (b)   The point of entry or other suggested safe routes of access;

         (c)   Location and characteristics of the areas where chemical weapons are alleged to have been used;

         (d)   When chemical weapons are alleged to have been used;

         (e)   Types of chemical weapons believed to have been used;

         (f)   Extent of alleged use;

         (g)   Characteristics of the possible toxic chemicals;

         (h)   Effects on humans, animals and vegetation;

         (i)   Request for specific assistance, if applicable.

4.  The State Party, which has requested an investigation, may submit at any time any additional information it deems necessary.

Notification

5.  The Director-General shall immediately acknowledge receipt to the requesting State Party of its request and inform the Executive Council and all States Parties.

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