Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation
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1971-09-23
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TRIS Online Accession Number:00300840
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NTL Classification:NTL-AVIATION-Aviation Laws and Regulations
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Abstract:The Montreal Convention defines a wide spectrum of unlawful acts against the safety of civil aviation and the Contracting States have undertaken to make these offences punishable by severe penalties. The Convention contains detailed provisions on jurisdiction, custody, prosecution and extradition of the alleged offender. The Montreal Convention does not apply to aircraft used in military, customs or police services. This Convention attempts to establish a form of universal jurisdiction over the offender, as provided in Article 5(1) of the Convention.
Entered into force on January 26, 1973.
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