وأعربت اللجنة فيه عن رأي مفاده أنه "يجب افتراض أن الأطراف في المعاهدة ترغب في أن تتخلى الدولة المتحفظة عن تحفظها، ما لم يدرج في المعاهدة بند يفرض قيودا على سحب التحفظات"().
This situation, which is not uncommon, although a full assessment is difficult, and which is probably usually the result of negligence by the relevant authorities or insufficient consultation between the relevant services, has its drawbacks. Indeed, it can lead to legal chaos, particularly in States with a tradition of legal monism.