The Conference recognises that, since States Parties are obligated under Article IV of the Convention to take &quot; any necessary measures &quot; to prohibit and prevent BWC-relevant activities within its territory, or under its jurisdiction or under its control anywhere, non-compliant activities, even if committed by non-State actors, could qualify for referral for investigation by the United Nations Security Council.
The Conference recognises that, since States Parties are obligated under Article IV of the Convention to take &quot; any necessary measures &quot; to prohibit and prevent BWC-relevant activities within its territory, or under its jurisdiction or under its control anywhere, non-compliant activities, even if committed by non-State actors, could qualify for referral for investigation by the United Nations Security Council.