Is the arms trade treaty effective?

Implemented effectively, this Treaty can help transform the way the arms trade operates. It will set new standards and enshrine in international law strict controls on the arms trade, which has been poorly-regulated for generations.

Has Canada signed the arms trade treaty?

Background. Canada will become a State Party to the UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on September 17, 2019. As per Canada’s practice for all international treaties, Canada will be fully compliant with all its obligations upon accession to the ATT.

Who are the signatories to the arms trade treaty?

Signatories and parties. As of September 2019, 105 states have ratified or acceded to the ATT, including five of the world’s top 10 arms producers (the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain). Twenty-one ratifying states provisionally applied articles 6 and 7 of the treaty, pending its entry into force.

What is the purpose of the UN arms trade treaty?

The ATT is an attempt to regulate the international trade of conventional weapons for the purpose of contributing to international and regional peace; reducing human suffering; and promoting co-operation, transparency, and responsible action by and among states.

When did Honduras sign the arms trade treaty?

On 1 March, Honduras deposited its ratification to the ATT, becoming the 92 nd state party to the Treaty. On 7 April, ATT states parties and signatories met in Geneva for the Second Informal Preparatory Meeting for CSP3. On 11-14 September, ATT states parties met for the Third Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty.

Is there an arms trade treaty in Turkey?

Law No: 5201 on control of Industrial Enterprises Producing Vehicles and Equipment of War and Arms, Ammunition and Explosives. 5. Does your State have measures in place to ensure that appropriate and relevant information is available to exporting States as part of their export assessment process?