The report describes the process that took place @OPCW following the attempted poisoning in Salisbury in the UK with a novichok agent, resulting in first ever amendment of #CWC Annex on Chemicals
Following a discussion of some of the science involved (many thanks to @science_enduro for invaluable inputs), the report discusses suitability of Schedule amendment for dealing with this particular challenge to norm against chemical weapons use
Two main conclusions: 1) #CWC rules and procedures for Schedule amendments do work and have been successfully implemented by @OPCW; 2) Schedule amendments are useful, but not sufficient for implementing general purpose criterion in Convention
Main recommendation: CWC states parties should consider re-affirmation and strengthening of general purpose criterion during 2023 CWC Review Conference
Project support by @dsfrieden gratefully acknowledged
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