CAT: A Study on Bangladesh Compliance
article only if submitted by a State Party which has made
a declaration recognizing in regard to itself the
competence of the Committee. No communication shall
be dealt with by the Committee under this article if it
concerns a State Party which has not made such a
declaration. Communications received under this article
shall be dealt with in accordance with the following
procedure:
(a) If a State Party considers that another State Party is
not giving effect to the provisions of this Convention,
it may, by written communication, bring the matter
to the attention of that State Party. Within three
months after 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
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