Article 32. - Naturalization
The Contracting States shall as far as possible facilitate the assimilation and naturalization of
stateless persons. They shall in particular make every effort to expedite naturalization proceedings
and to reduce as far as possible the charges and costs of such proceedings.
CHAPTER VI
FINAL CLAUSES
Article 33. - Information on national legislation
The Contracting States shall communicate to the Secretary-General of the United Nations the laws
and regulations which they may adopt to ensure the application of this Convention.
Article 34. - Settlement of disputes
Any dispute between Parties to this Convention relating to its interpretation or application, which
cannot be settled by other means, shall be referred to the International Court of Justice at the request
of any one of the parties to the dispute.
Article 35. - Signature, ratification and accession
1. This Convention shall be open for signature at the Headquarters of the United Nations until 31
December 1955.
2. It shall be open for signature on behalf of:
(a) Any State Member of the United Nations;
(b) Any other State invited to attend the United Nations Conference on the Status of Stateless
Persons; and
(c) Any State to which an invitation to sign or to accede may be addressed by the General Assembly
of the United Nations.
3. It shall be ratified and the instruments of ratification shall be deposited with the Secretary-General
of the United Nations.
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