| We believe that this historical achievement will act as a catalyst to achieve the remaining ratifications in our continent and beyond. |
| Although many States are parties to the Convention, the number of ratifications of and accessions to the Convention remains unsatisfactory. |
| The Secretary General acts as a depository for ratifications, reservations, and renunciations of the various Council of Europe instruments. |
| As we go to press, the current number of ratifications stands at 86 by the time you are reading this, we hope that number is even higher. |
| On 11 April 2002, 11 States simultaneously ratified the Rome Statute, crossing the threshold of 60 ratifications. |
| However, for the Peace and Security Council to be formally established, a minimum of 27 ratifications are required. |
