Draft Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees. Belgium: Amendments to Article 1

A/CONF.2/78

In Section A, paragraph 1, delete the words "Since l August 1914".

In Section D (French text only) replace the words "élu domicile" by the words "a établi sa résidence".

Replace Section F by the following provisions:

"If a Contracting State decides to add to the definition of the term 'refugee' contained in the present article persons in other categories, including such as may be recommended by the General Assembly, it shall notify the Secretary-General of the United Nations, who shall request the other Contracting States to inform him whether they accept that extension and, if so, when it may be considered as entering into force in their territory. The Secretary-General shall notify all Contracting States of any decisions taken in the matter".