In the case of ratification the state first signs and then ratifies the treaty. The procedure for accession has only one step and is therefore not preceded by an active signature. Most commonly the countries that supported the treaty sign it shortly after it has been adopted. They then ratify the treaty when all of their domestically required legal procedures have been fulfilled. States may begin with domestic approval processes and accede to the treaty once their domestic procedures have been completed without signing the treaty first. It is submitted that these procedures be assiduously adhered to. Thank to.