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Treaty Code:
M1961/21
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
Common Name:
Responsible Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Administering Department:
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The essential object of the Convention is to avoid the creation of future cases of statelessness. The Convention provides a framework for promoting access to citizenship for persons who would otherwise be stateless. Furthermore, the Convention seeks to protect against the loss or deprivation of citizenship if, as a result, the person will become stateless.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Signature Date:
Adherence Date:
20/09/2006
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
30/08/1961
Place Concluded:
New York
Entry Into Force Date:
13/12/1975
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
19/12/2006
Termination Date:
Withdrawal Date:
Withdrawal Notification Date:
NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
Yes
NZ Territorial Applications:
Tokelau
NZTS Number:
UNTS Number:
989 UNTS 75
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