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C. AMENDMENTS:
The UK, supported by China, stated that they
supported the African Group's proposals in principle but stressed
the need to leave the section open for discussion at the next
session since the substantive nature and content of the Convention
are still unknown. The UK, supported by Botswana, Benin and China,
suggested that a simple majority of 2/3 is preferable for
ratification. The UK, supported by the US, said that an amendment
should not enter into force for all parties and that a party not
wishing to be bound by the amendments should so indicate. Botswana
agreed with the UK that discussion on this section was premature,
but noted that most of the African Group's suggestions are based on
precedents.