- Concept of biological and toxin weapons
- Main international documents on prohibition of biological and toxin weapons
- Main international obligations on prohibition of biological and toxin weapons
- International control over observance of obligations on prohibition of biological and toxin weapons
- Implementation of the control over observance of the Convention in Russia
- Reflection of principles and
standards, associated with fulfillment of international obligations
on prohibition of biological weapons in Criminal Code of the Russian
Federation
- Main laws and resolutions regulating
the implementation of the Convention
Concept of Biological and Toxin Weapons
Biological and toxin weapons are a kind of mass destruction
weapon, the action of which is based on using of pathogenic microorganisms
and other biological agents and toxins. In the international practice
the single term "the biological weapon" is frequently used.
It is understood, that the biological weapons are ammunitions, loaded with biological means, intended for mass destruction of people, animals or plants.
Under the biological means are understood the specially prepared biological preparations, containing microorganisms and other biological agents, as well as components, intended for conservation of biological agents properties during their storing and use.
The biological agents are specially selected microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, rickettsia, fungi, etc.), as well as infectious materials, extractive from them, capable cause mass diseases of human beings, animals and plants.
(Note: There is no term definition of "the biological weapon" recognized at international level.)
It is understood, that the biological weapons are ammunitions, loaded with biological means, intended for mass destruction of people, animals or plants.
Under the biological means are understood the specially prepared biological preparations, containing microorganisms and other biological agents, as well as components, intended for conservation of biological agents properties during their storing and use.
The biological agents are specially selected microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, rickettsia, fungi, etc.), as well as infectious materials, extractive from them, capable cause mass diseases of human beings, animals and plants.
(Note: There is no term definition of "the biological weapon" recognized at international level.)