Chemical weapons legislation

All toxic substances that can lead to death or cause permanent injury are classified as chemical weapons.

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The explosive capacity of chemical weapons is what makes them so dangerous.

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Generally, the chemicals used in conflicts are absorbed through breathing.

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World War I is considered the first modern chemical war.

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All states recognized by the UN are signatories to the Paris Convention.

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OPCW (OPAC in portuguese) is a UN body.

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The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is the first treaty that seeks to regulate the use of chemical weapons.

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CWC prohibits the use and manufacture of any and all chemical substances.

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Chemical weapons cause unnecessary and disproportionate suffering to the military advantage they confer.

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OPCW should always give advance notice when it comes to inspecting a state.

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