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About the Treaty to Prohibit Nuclear Weapons


Human Wrongs Watch

By ICAN*

On 7 July 2017, the United Nations adopted a landmark agreement to ban nuclear weapons, known officially as the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. 

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Here we answer some frequently asked questions about how the treaty will operate.

+ What activities does the treaty prohibit?
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+ Is the treaty legally binding?
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+ How many nations must join before it enters into force?
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+ Can a nation that possesses nuclear weapons join the treaty?
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+ Can a nation that “hosts” nuclear weapons join the treaty?
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+ Is it possible to remain in a military alliance with a nuclear-armed nation?
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+ Will the treaty help victims of the use and testing of nuclear weapons?
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+ Will the treaty address environments contaminated by nuclear weapons?
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+ Will nations meet regularly to discuss implementation of the treaty?
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+ Can the treaty ever be amended?
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+ What happens if a dispute arises?
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+ Can a nation assert that certain parts of the treaty do not apply to it?
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+ Does the treaty establish a secretariat?
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+ Can any nation join the treaty?
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+ Will the treaty exist indefinitely?
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+ Can a nation withdraw from the treaty?
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+ When and where was the treaty negotiated?
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+ When was the treaty adopted?
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+ Is the treaty available in languages other than English?

*This article was published by ICAN—International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Go to Original. 

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