FROM BONDAGE TO FREEDOM 78 documents issued on their behalf and to prevent their fraudulent use195. Border control is clearly at the heart of the Protocol. Following concerns expressed by the Inter Agency Group, several draft provisions were modified in order to ensure that measures taken under this part did not prejudice the free movement of persons or compromise other internationally recognized human rights. Therefore under the saving clause, the Protocol proclaims that “nothing in this Protocol shall affect the rights, obligations and responsibilities of States and individuals under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law and, in particular where applicable, the 1949 Convention and the 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees and the Principle of non-refoulement as contained within these instruments”196. Also, the Protocol requires that measures set forth in this Protocol be interpreted and applied in such a way that it is not discriminatory to persons on the ground that they are victims of trafficking in persons. The interpretation and application of these measures must be consistent with internationally recognized principle of nondiscrimination.197 Settlement of Disputes The Protocol calls for negotiations and arbitration for settlement of disputes concerning the interpretation or application of the Protocol. For those State Parties who have not objected to the provision on settlement of dispute, failure to arbitrate may lead to submission of the dispute to the International Court of Justice on the reference by any party to dispute198. Entry into Force The Protocol was opened for signature for both States and regional economic integration organizations (like European Economic Union) from 10 to 15 December, 2000 in Palermo, Italy and thereafter at United Nations Headquarters in New York until 12 December 2002, after which it is subject to ratification, acceptance or approval. Instruments of ratification, acceptance or approval be deposited with the Secretary General of the United Nations. The Protocol is also open for accession by any State or 196 Ibid., Art 14 (1). 197 Ibid., Art 14 (2). 198 Ibid.,, Art 15. 199 Ibid.,, Art 16.