What is Vienna Convention in a nutshell?

The Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) is an international agreement regulating treaties between states. Known as the “treaty on treaties”, it establishes comprehensive rules, procedures, and guidelines for how treaties are defined, drafted, amended, interpreted, and generally operated.

Which countries have signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights?

COUNTRY	COUNTRY	Treaty
Afghanistan	Afghanistan	CCPR – International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Albania	Albania	CCPR – International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Algeria	Algeria	CCPR – International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Andorra	Andorra	CCPR – International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Why is the US not part of the Vienna Convention?

Is the United States a party to the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties? No. The United States signed the treaty on April 24, 1970. The U.S. Senate has not given its advice and consent to the treaty.

Is China a party to the ICESCR?

In accordance with the Optional Protocol to the ICESCR, the Committee may also accept individual complaints and communication alleging a state party’s violation of rights under the ICESCR. However, since China is not a party to the Optional Protocol, the Committee may not accept individual complaints related to China.

Why did China not ratify the ICCPR?

China’s current legislation and practices violate or deny many of the rights set out in the ICCPR, from the right to vote in genuine periodic elections to the right not to be arbitrarily detained.

When was the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights came into force?

23 March 1976
It was adopted by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2200A (XXI) on 16 December 1966 and entered into force 23 March 1976 after its thirty-fifth ratification or accession.