According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), countries are considered a party to the convention, which entered into force as international law in December 1983, as long as they ratify at least two of the five protocols.
Stockholmi rahvusvahelise rahu-uuringute instituudi (SIPRI) seisukohalt peetakse riike, mis on ratifitseerinud vähemalt kaks viiest protokollist, konventsiooniga liitunuks.