1. This Additional Protocol is open to signature by the member States of the Council of Europe which have signed the
Convention, which may become Contracting Parties to this Additional Protocol by:
a. signature without reservation in respect of ratification, acceptance or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval.
b. signature with reservation in respect of ratification, acceptance or approval, followed by ratification, acceptance or approval.
2. States which have acceded to the
Convention may also accede to this Additional Protocol.
3. Instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.