Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation

The Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation, also known as the Montreal Convention, was established in 1971. This treaty broadened the scope of the 1970 Hague Convention, which specifically addressed aircraft hijacking. The Montreal Convention aims to prevent unlawful acts of sabotage and violence against civil aviation, including aircraft and airport facilities. It obliges contracting states to take measures against individuals who commit such acts, ensuring they do not find immunity in any signatory nation. This convention is a crucial part of air law, working alongside others like the Tokyo Convention to maintain safety and security in civil aviation.12