15 Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty

The Review Conference for the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty will be held at the United Nations in New York from 2 - 27 May 2005. BACKGROUND ON THE NPT The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was brought into force in 1970 and has been signed by 188 countries, including Australia. The NPT calls for the elimination of nuclear weapons and is a key disarmament treaty. Parties to the NPT meet every five years to review the implementation of the objectives of the Treaty at a Review Conference. The Review Conference being held in May in New York will run over four weeks and is attended by representatives from all member states, including the Australian government. Check out the Medical Association for the Prevention of Warhttp://www.mapw.org.au/nuclear/nonproliferationtreaty/npt-index.html