The rule in plain words
- Which provisions must Contracting Parties use?They must use the provisions of the Code for Implementation.
- When do they use them?In carrying out their obligations and responsibilities contained in the present Convention.
Before you read on: what would you do?
Who shall use the provisions of the Code for Implementation?
Frequent mistakes
Wrong: "The Code for Implementation is optional for Contracting Parties."
Right: They shall use its provisions when carrying out the Convention's obligations and responsibilities.
Wrong: "Rule 40 covers responsibilities, but not the required duties."
Right: It covers execution of the obligations and responsibilities in the Convention.
Wrong: "The Code applies independently of the present Convention."
Right: Rule 40 links its use to obligations and responsibilities contained in the present Convention.
Exam keys & interpretation
- "Contracting Parties" identifies who bears the duty; do not confuse the subject with the instrument.
- "Provisions" means use the Code's content, not merely mention Rule 40.
- "Contained in the present Convention" marks the Convention link in the question.
How to read it
Read the rule as an institutional mandate: identify the Contracting Parties and the Code they must use.
If an option separates Convention obligations from the Code for Implementation, it misses the sentence's link.
Key points
- Contracting Parties → duty holders.
- Required instrument = Code for Implementation.
- Use tied to obligations and responsibilities.
- Legal frame → present Convention.
Test your knowledge
3 questions to check it. Pick an answer to see why.
What shall Contracting Parties use?
Official text
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