As to the information and examination described in this Protocol, the competent institution of a Contracting Party may refuse to pay, suspend or withdraw a benefit, listed in Article 2 of the Convention, if in their judgement, the applicant or beneficiary or the competent institution of the other Party fails to undergo any examinations as required, or, as the case may be, fails to carry out any examinations as required under this Protocol.
This protocol forms an integral part of the Convention.
