35 Contracting States for the 1996 Hague Protection of Children Convention
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On 14 February 2012, the depositary received the instrument of accession of Montenegro to the Hague Convention of 19 October 1996 on jurisdiction, applicable law, recognition, enforcement and co-operation in respect of parental responsibility and measures for the protection of children. The instrument of accession was accompanied by the designation of authorities, reservations and a declaration.
Montenegro has thus become the 35th Contracting State to the 1996 Convention, which will enter into force for Montenegro on 1 January 2013.