a.
If a State Party considers that another State Party is not giving effect to the provisions
ofthis Convention, it may, by written communication, bring the matter to the attention
of that State Party. Within three months afler the receipt of the communication the
receiving State shall afford the State which sent the communication an explanation or
any other statement in writing clarifying the matter, which should include, to the extent
possible and pertinent, reference to domestic procedures and remedies taken, pending
or available in the matter;
b.
If the matter is not adjusted to the satisfaction of both States Parties concerned within
six months after the receipt by the receiving State of the initial communication, either
State shall have the right to refer the matter to the Committee, by notice given to the
Committee and to the other State;
c.
The Committee shall deal with a matter referred to it under this article only after it has
ascertained that all domestic remedies have been invoked and exhausted in the matter,
in conformity with the generally recognized principles of international law. This shall
not be the rule where the application of the remedies is unreasonably prolonged or is
unlikely to bring effective relief to the person who is the victim of the violation of this
Convention;
d.
The Committee shall hold closed meetings when examining communications under this
article;
e.
Subject to the provisions of subparagraph (c), the Committee shall make available its
good offices to the States Parties concerned with a view to a friendly solution of the
matter on the basis of respect for the obligations provided for in this Convention. For
this purpose, the Committee may, when appropriate, set up an ad hoc conciliation
commission;
f.
In any matter referred to it under this article, the Committee may call upon the States
Parties concerned, referred to in subparagraph (b), to supply any relevant information;
g.
The States Parties concerned, referred to in subparagraph (b), shall have the right to
be represented when the matter is being considered by the Committee and to make
submissions orally and/or in writing;
h.
The Committee shall, within twelve months after the date of receipt of notice under
subparagraph (b), submit a report:
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