On 17th December 2013, UK completed destruction of its stockpiled cluster munitions, 5 years ahead of the mandated timeline. Its becomes the 17th States Parties completing this obligation. As of today, there are 17 States Parties with obligations under Article 3 of the CCM.
The Convention on Cluster Munitions
The CCM is an international treaty of more than 100 States that addresses the humanitarian consequences and unacceptable harm caused to civilians by cluster munitions, through a categorical prohibition and a framework for action.
