Decision Regarding Admissibility of The Complaint
In considering the admissibility of the complaint, the Committee determined that the author (Toonen) could be deemed a "victim" within the meaning of article 1 of the Optional Protocol, and that his claims were admissible ratione temporis (within the temporal jurisdiction of the Committee). The communication was declared admissible on 5 November 1992.
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