Ratification of the Convention (1961) was accompanied by the following declaration:
"The following genera and species included in the Annex to the Convention have been notified in accordance with Article 33 of the Convention: wheat, barley, oats, potatoes, roses, apples, runner beans, french beans, peas, ryegrass, lucerne, lettuce, carnations. National treatment with respect to genera and species not included in the Annex to the Convention: "The United Kingdom does not intend to avail itself of the rights of limitation available under paragraph (4) of Article 4 in respect of genera and species not included in the list annexed to the Convention. Under legislation at present in force in the United Kingdom nationals of all States whether or not they are domiciled or have a registered office in one of the Member States of the Union for the Protection of New Plant Varieties or of the Union for the Protection of Industrial Property, are entitled to the same treatment as nationals of the United Kingdom".(Original)" (see Industrial Property 1971, No.12, p.331)
The United Kingdom extended the application of the Convention to the territory of the Isle of Man with effect from April 25, 2023. (see UPOV Notification No. 126)
Ratification of the Convention (1961) applied to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland only. (see Industrial Property 1971, No.12, p.331)
| Act(s) | Article(s) | Signature | Instrument | Entry into Force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 Act | March 19, 1991 | Ratification : December 3, 1998 | January 3, 1999 | |
| 1978 Act | October 23, 1978 | Ratification : August 24, 1983 | September 24, 1983 | |
| Additional Act | November 10, 1972 | Ratification : July 1, 1980 | July 31, 1980 |