- 1.
- This Protocol shall be open for signature by Contracting States to the Convention. It shall be subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval shall be deposited with the Secretary General of the Council of Europe.
- 2.
- After the opening for signature of this Protocol and before its entry into force, any other State shall express its consent to be bound by this Protocol by accession. It may not become a Party to the Convention without acceding simultaneously to this Protocol.