(1) The present Protocol may be denounced by any
Party at any time after the expiry of five years from the date on
which the present Protocol enters into force for that Party.
(2) Denunciation shall be effected by notification
in writing to the Secretary-General.
(3) A denunciation shall take effect twelve months
after receipt of the denunciation by the Secretary-General or after
the expiry of any longer period which may be indicated in the notification.