《联合国公民权利和政治权利国际公约》（以下简称公约）是联合国所制定的国际人权宪章的一个重要组成部分。它是由联合国大会于1966年12月16日第2200A（XXI）号决议通过并开放供各国签字批准和加入的。该公约于1976年3月23日生效。中国政府1998年10月已签署该公约，现正在等待 The UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (hereinafter referred to as “the UN Convention”) is an important part of the international human rights charter formulated by the United Nations. It was adopted by General Assembly resolution 2200A (XXI) of December 16, 1966 and was open for signature and ratification by all States. The Convention entered into force on March 23, 1976. The Chinese government signed this convention in October 1998 and is waiting