1. and Sharp, supra note 50, pp. 128, 135.) This would imply that its contents are binding even on States not parties. However, the UN Model SOFA (supra note 12) appears to reject this position. For instance, note (d) to para. 3 and note (f) to para. 15 address situations wherein the host State is not party to the CPIUN. These provisions would not be necessary if it can be assumed that the Convention reflects customary international law;E G Szasz;The Convention, ratified by 157 States (See Multilateral Treaties Deposited with the Secretary-General, Status as at,2000
2. Article 105;M Gerster;The Charter of the United Nations: A Commentary,2002