Aust's Modern Treaty Law and Practice

The chapter gives advice on how to draft a treaty, an exchange of notes or a non-legally binding instrument. It goes through all the main components of a treaty text, including the name, preamble, main text, final clauses and testimonium. It covers the drafting of provisions concerning signature, ratification, entry into force and provisional application. It highlights the special considerations which apply to an exchange of notes or letters, including the procedures involved. The second part of the chapter gives practical advice on certain basic drafting techniques.