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الملحق الرقم (3) نص اتفاقية المؤثرات العقلية، الأمم المتحدة، 1971

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Convention
on
Psychotropic Substances
1971

Including Final Act and Resolutions, as agreed by the 1971 United Nations
Conference for the Adoption of a Protocol on
Psychotropic Substances, and the Schedules annexed to the Convention

 

FINAL ACT OF THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
FOR THE ADOPTION OF A PROTOCOL
ON PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES

  1. The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, in accordance with Article 62, paragraph 4, of the Charter of the United Nations, and with the provisions of General Assembly resolution 366 (IV) of 3 December 1949, decided, by resolution 1474 (XLVIII), to convene a conference of plenipotentiaries for the adoption of a Protocol on Psychotropic Substances.
  2. The United Nations Conference for the Adoption of a Protocol on Psychotropic Substances met in Vienna from 11 January to 21 February 1971.
  3. The following 71 States were represented by representatives at the Conference:

    4. Algeria

    Ghana

    Panama

    Argentina

    Greece

    Paraguay

    Australia

    Guatemala

    Poland

    Austria

    Guyana

    Portugal

    Belgium

    Holy See

    Rep. of Korea

    Brazil

    Honduras

    Rwanda

    Bulgaria

    Hungary

    San Marino

    Burma

    India

    South Africa

    Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic

    Iran

    Spain

    Cameroon

    Iraq

    Sweden

    Canada

    Ireland

    Switzerland

    Chile

    Israel

    Thailand

    China

    Italy

    Togo

    Colombia

    Japan

    Trinidad and Tobago

    Congo (Dem. Rep. of)

    Lebanon

    Tunisia

    Costa Rica

    Liberia

    Turkey

    Denmark

    Luxembourg

    Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic

    Dominican Rep.

    Mexico

    Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

    Ecuador

    Monaco

    United Arab Republic

    El Salvador

    Netherlands

    United Kingdom

    Fed. Rep. of Germany

    New Zealand

    United States of America

    Finland

    Nicaragua

    Venezuela

    France

    Norway

    Yugoslavia

    Gabon

    Pakistan

     

 

  1. The following States were represented by an observer at the Conference:

    2. Czechoslovakia

    Romania

     

    Republic of Vietnam

    Uruguay

     
  1. The following specialized agency was represented at the Conference:

    2. World Health Organization

  1. The following international body was represented at the Conference:

    2. International Narcotics Control Board

  1. The following non-governmental organization was represented at the Conference:

    2. International Criminal Police Organization ICPO/INTERPOL by invitation in accordance with Economic and Social Council resolution 1474 (XLVIII).

  1. General A. A. El Hadeka, Director of the Permanent Anti-Narcotics Bureau of the League of Arab States, at the invitation at the Conference, also attended in a personal capacity under Rule 39 of the rules of procedure.
  1. In accordance with the resolution of the Economic and Social Council referred to in paragraph 1 and with the rules of procedure adopted by the Conference, the observers and the representatives of the above-mentioned organizations and bodies participated in the work of the Conference without the right to vote.
  1. The Conference elected Mr. E. Nettel (Austria) as President, and as Vice-Presidents the representatives of the following States:

Brazil

Turkey

 

Ghana

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

 

India

United Arab Republic

 

Japan

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

 

Mexico

United States of America

 

Togo

 

 
  1. Mr. V. Winspeare-Guicciardi was the representative of the Secretary General on the opening day of the Conference, being succeeded thereafter by Dr. V. Kuaevic. The Executive Secretary of the Conference was Dr. V. Kuaevic, the Legal Adviser was Mr. G. Wattles and the Deputy Executive Secretary was Mr. Ansar Khan.
  1. The Conference had before it a draft Protocol on Psychotropic Substances prepared by the Commission on Narcotic Drugs of the Council, and other documentation prepared by the Secretary-General.
  1. The Conference set up the following Committees:

General Committee
    Chairman: The President of the Conference

Technical Committee
    Chairman: Professor B. A. Rexed (Sweden)

Drafting Committee
    Chairman: Mr. D. Nikoli (Yugoslavia)

Committee on Control Measures
    Chairman: Dr. J. Mabileau (France)

Credentials Committee
    Chairman: Dr. P. A. Jennings (Ireland)

  1. The Technical Committee established the following Ad hoc Working Group:(*)  

Ad Hoc Working Group on Article 2 (paragraphs 4 and 5) (Scope of control of substances)
    Chairman: Dr. H. El Hakim (United Arab Republic)

  1. The Committee on Control Measures established the following Ad Hoc Working Groups:(*)

Ad Hoc Working Group on Article 2 (paragraphs 7 and 8) (Scope of control of substances)
    Chairman: Mr. D. P. Anand (India)

Ad Hoe Working Group on Article 2 (bis) (Special provisions regarding the control of preparations)
    Chairman: Mr. D. E. Miller (United States of America)

Ad Hoc Working Group on Article 4 (Limitation of use to medical and scientific purposes)
    Chairman: Dr. A. M. Walshe (Australia)

Ad Hoc Working Group on Article 6 (Special provisions regarding substances in Schedule 1)
    Chairman: Mr. J. H. W. Hoogwater (Netherlands)

Ad Hoc Working Group on Article 7 (Licences)
    Chairman: Mr. D. Nikoli (Yugoslavia)

Ad Hoc Working Group on Article 8 (Prescriptions)
    Chairman: Dr. V. V. Olguin (Argentina)

Ad Hoc Working Group on Article 10 (Records)
    Chairman: Mr. A. C. Kirca

Ad Hoc Working Group on Articles 11 and 12 (Provisions relating to international trade and Prohibition of and restriction on the import and export of psychotropic substances)
    Chairman: Mr. J. P. Bertschinger (Switzerland)

Ad Hoc Working Group on Article 14 (Reports to be furnished by Parties)
    Chairman: Mr. M. K. B. Asante (Ghana)

  1. As a result of its deliberations, as recorded in the summary records of the Plenary and the Minutes of the Meetings of the General Committee and the Committee on Control Measures and the Reports of all the Committees, the Conference adopted and opened for signature the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971. In addition the Conference adopted three resolutions annexed to this Final Act.

DONE at Vienna, this twenty-first day of February, one thousand nine hundred and seventy one, in a single copy in the Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish languages, each text being equally authentic. The original text shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the representatives have signed this Final Act.

 

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE
FOR THE ADOPTION OF A CONVENTION
ON PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES

Resolution I

PROVISIONAL APPLICATION
OF THE CONVENTION ON PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES
PENDING ITS ENTRY INTO FORCE

The Conference,

  1. Invites States, to the extent that they are able to do so, to apply provisionally the measures of control provided in the Convention on Psychotropic Substances pending its entry into force for each of them;
  2. Requests the Secretary-General to transmit this resolution to the Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and the World Health Organization, with a view to their reaffirming the invitation contained herein.

Resolution II

RESEARCH ON THE AMPHETAMINE DRUGS

The Conference,

Considering that the amphetamines are particularly liable to abuse and are objects of illicit traffic,

Considering that the therapeutic value of these drugs, though acknowledged, is limited,

  1. Requests the World Health Assembly to encourage research on less dangerous substances capable of replacing the amphetamine drugs, and to sponsor such research within the limits of the available resources;
  2. Recommends that governments with the necessary facilities should take similar action.

Resolution III

TRIBUTE TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AUSTRIA

The Conference,

Being convened by resolution 1474 (XLVIII) of the Economic and Social Council of 24 March 1970,

Having met in Vienna from 11 January to 21 February 1971, at the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Austria,

Expresses to the Government of the Republic of Austria its deep appreciation for the facilities and courtesies extended to it by the Government, which contributed notably to the success of its work.

 

CONVENTION ON PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES(*)

 

PREAMBLE

The Parties,

Being concerned with the health and welfare of mankind,

Noting with concern the public health and social problems resulting from the abuse of certain psychotropic substances,

Determined to prevent and combat abuse of such substances and the illicit traffic to which it gives rise,

Considering that rigorous measures are necessary to restrict the use of such substances to legitimate purposes,

Recognizing that the use of psychotropic substances for medical and scientific purposes is indispensable and that their availability for such purposes should not be unduly restricted,

Believing that effective measures against abuse of such substances require co-ordination and universal action,

Acknowledging the competence of the United Nations in the field of control of psychotropic substances and desirous that the international organs concerned should be within the framework of that Organization,

Recognizing that an international convention is necessary to achieve these purposes,

Agree as follows:

 

Article 1

USE OF TERMS

Except where otherwise expressly indicated, or where the context otherwise requires, the following terms in this Convention have the meanings given below:

(a) "Council" means the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations.

(b) "Commission" means the Commission on Narcotic Drugs of the Council.

(c) "Board" means the International Narcotics Control Board provided for in the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961.

(d) "Secretary-General" means the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

(e) "Psychotropic substance" means any substance, natural or synthetic, or any natural material in Schedule I, II, Ill or IV.

(f) "Preparation" means:

 i) Any solution or mixture, in whatever physical state, containing one or more psychotropic substances, or
 ii) One or more psychotropic substances in dosage form.

(g) "Schedule I", "Schedule II", "Schedule III" and "Schedule IV" mean the correspondingly numbered lists of psychotropic substances annexed to this Convention, as altered in accordance with article 2.

(h) "Export" and "import" mean in their respective connotations the physical transfer of a psychotropic substance from one State to another State.

(i) "Manufacture" means all processes by which psychotropic substances may be obtained, and includes refining as well as the transformation of psychotropic substances into other psychotropic substances. The term also includes the making of preparations other than those made on prescription in pharmacies.

(j) "Illicit traffic" means manufacture of or trafficking in psychotropic substances contrary to the provisions of this Convention.

(k) "Region" means any part of a State which pursuant to article 28 is treated as a separate entity for the purposes of this Convention.

(l) "Premises" means buildings or parts of buildings, including the appertaining land.

(*) Note by the Secretariat: The Articles and paragraphs referred to are those of the revised draft Protocol submitted to the 1971 Conference for consideration. For the corresponding articles and paragraphs of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances as adopted by that Conference, see Official Records of the United Nations Conference for the Adoption of a Protocol on Psychotropic Substances, Vol. 1 (E/CONF.58/7 - United Nations publication, Sales No. E.73.XI.3), part two.

(*) Note by the Secretariat: The Articles and paragraphs referred to are those of the revised draft Protocol submitted to the 1971 Conference for consideration. For the corresponding articles and paragraphs of the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances as adopted by that Conference, see Official Records of the United Nations Conference for the Adoption of a Protocol on Psychotropic Substances, Vol. 1 (E/CONF.58/7 - United Nations publication, Sales No. E.73.XI.3), part two.

(*) Note by the Secretariat: In the following text a number of minor corrections are included which were required owing to certain errors and omissions in the English text of the original of the Convention and which were made by a Procès- Verbal of Rectification of the Original of the Convention, signed on 15 August 1973 and communicated to Governments by the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations in circular notes C.N.169. 1973. TREATIES-5 and C.N.321. 1974. TREATIES-1 dated 30 August 1973 and 9 December 1974 respectively. They affect article 2, para. 7 (a) and the chemical formulae of certain substances in Schedules 1, II and IV annexed. to the Convention.