Decisions 15.24 to 15.25 - Review Mechanism and National Legislation Programme
Interpretation and Reporting on Implementation of the Convention
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Decision directed to: Parties
Decision directed to: Secretariat
15.24
a) Parties that have submitted the National Legislation questionnaire and received a National Legislative Profile from the Secretariat are urged to take appropriate measures to implement Article III, paragraph 5, in line with the Secretariat's recommended actions, as indicated in the National Legislation Profile;
b) Parties that have not completed and submitted the questionnaire are strongly encouraged to do so;
c) Parties are reminded to inform the Secretariat of any exceptions made pursuant to Article III, paragraph 5, of the Convention.
15.25
The Secretariat, subject to the availability of resources, is requested to:
a) follow up with Parties that have completed and submitted the National Legislation Programme (NLP) questionnaire on their progress in implementing recommended actions, and provide technical support to assist Parties in drafting adequate national legislation, including providing legal advice during national legislative reform processes to implement the provisions of Article III, paragraph 5, of the Convention, as possible and appropriate;
b) invites Parties that have not yet joined the NLP to complete the NLP questionnaire and submit it to the Secretariat;
c) commission a study to determine whether national legislation allows for effective, deterrent and proportionate penalties, including both criminal penalties and administrative sanctions, for Appendix I species taken in violation of the Convention, and to assess the use of other legal tools to strengthen compliance with the taking prohibition;
d) prepare Terms of Reference for a CMS Intergovernmental and Multistakeholder Task Force on Legislation, for the consideration of the Standing Committee at its 59th meeting;
e) continue the collaboration with existing initiatives facilitating national legislative review, such as UNEP’s Montevideo Environmental Law Programme, CITES National Legislation Project and the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme led by FAO with a consortium of partners.