I propose to take Questions Nos. 76, 78, 79, 81, 82 and 83 together.
The position in regard to the status of each of the Conventions referred to is as follows: the European Convention on Consular Functions was opened for signature on 11 December 1967 and has been ratified by Greece, Norway, Portugal and Spain. It has not entered into force since it has not been ratified by the required number of countries.
The European Convention on the Abolition of Legalisation of Documents Executed by Diplomatic Agents or Consular Officers was opened for signature on 7 June 1968 and has been ratified by Austria, Cyprus, France, Federal Republic of Germany, Greece, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the UK.
The European Convention on the Repatriation of Minors was opened for signature on 28 May 1970 and has been ratified by Turkey. It has not entered into force since it has not been ratified by the required number of countries.
The European Convention on State Immunity was opened for signature on 16 May 1972 and has been ratified by Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK. It may not be appropriate to take a decision regarding this Convention pending the completion by the United Nations International Law Commission of the work on State immunity from jurisdiction.
The European Convention on the Service Abroad of Documents relating to Administrative Matters was opened for signature on 24 November 1977 and has been ratified by Austria, Belgium, France, Federal Republic of Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and Spain.