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Working Paper by South Africa : Language for Inclusion in Annex D - Field Investigations (WP.200)

The full text of this Working Paper is provided below; this is from the 8th Session of the Ad Hoc Group of States Parties.  Please note: the page numbers given are those which appear in the original text.  

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AD HOC GROUP OF THE STATES PARTIES TO THE CONVENTION ON THE PROHIBITION OF THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND STOCKPILING OF BACTERIOLOGICAL (BIOLOGICAL) AND TOXIN WEAPONS AND ON THEIR DESTRUCTION

BWC/AD HOC GROUP/WP.200
8 September 1997

Original: ENGLISH

Eighth session
Geneva, 15 September - 3 October 1997

Working Paper by South Africa

LANGUAGE FOR INCLUSION IN ANNEX D - FIELD INVESTIGATIONS

Expansion of the investigation team.

If the investigation team deems that it lacks specific expertise necessary to conduct the investigation, it shall immediately notify the Director General and the investigated State Party. The Director General shall augment the team as appropriate from the fulltime or part time staff of the SSC who shall be dispatched as soon as possible after the notification.

Extension of investigation area

If the investigation team during an investigation deems it necessary to extend the investigation onto the territory of a neighbouring State, the Director General shall notify that State about the need for access to its territory and request and confirm arrangements for the safe reception of the team.

Extension of investigation duration.

If the investigation deems that safe access to a specific area relevant to the investigation is not possible, the requesting State Party shall be informed immediately. If necessary, the period of investigation shall be extended until safe access can be provided and the investigation team will have concluded its mission.

GE.97-64040 

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