Article 12 Security and control of documents

Each State Party shall take such measures as may be necessary, within available means:

1. (a)

   to ensure that travel or identity documents issued by it are of such quality that they cannot easily be misused and cannot readily be falsified or unlawfully altered, replicated or issued; and

2. (b)

   to ensure the integrity and security of travel or identity documents issued by or on behalf of the State Party and to prevent their unlawful creation, issuance and use.