Mr. Aayush Rahate, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur Ms. Riya Thawrani, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur
Mr. Chaitanya Tendulkar, Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur
ABSTRACT
The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is a multilateral treaty that aims to prevent the development, production, stockpiling, and use of chemical weapons. It was initially opened for signature in 1993 and became effective in 1997, and currently, 193 States Parties have ratified the treaty. This research paper provides an extensive analysis of the CWC, including its objectives, impact on the international community, and challenges in achieving its goals. This paper evaluates the procedures for State Parties to report on their compliance and the role of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in verifying compliance and investigating alleged breaches. It also assesses the effectiveness of the treaty's enforcement mechanisms and challenges faced by the CWC. Additionally, the paper discusses the challenges posed by advances in science and technology, limitations of the treaty's provisions and mechanisms, and challenges in enforcing the treaty with non-state actors. The research paper concludes by assessing the significance of the CWC for the international community, including its impact on the development of customary international law and the promotion of international law and disarmament. The research paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of the CWC and its role in promoting global peace and security through a comprehensive review of literature.
Keywords: Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), enforcement mechanisms, non- state actors, customary international law, disarmament, global peace and security.
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