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Finding a Treaty Without a Citation

This is a guide to finding bilateral and multilateral agreements when you do not have a citation. It was created by Trinie Thai-Parker and is updated by Terri Saint-Amour.

Outline

OUTLINE TO THIS GUIDE

I. Introduction to Treaty Research

A. Introduction and Outline to the Treaty Guide

II. Finding a Treaty When the U.S. is a Party

A. Recent and Draft Treaties

B. Indexes and Collections of Older Treaties

III. Finding a Treaty When the U.S. May Not Be a Party

A. Bilateral Treaties

B. Multilateral Treaties

IV. Finding a Treaty by Country

V. Finding a Treaty by Topic

B. Human Rights

VI. Finding a Treaty by Organization

A. Organization of American States

B. Council of Europe

C. European Union

VII. Updating Treaties, Reservations and Parties

VIII. Correct Citation Form for Treaties

IV. Further Assistance