132 Article 37 1. The present Protocol, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations. 2. The Secretary-General of the United Nations shall transmit certified copies of the present Protocol to all States. LAW ON AMENDING THE LAW ON RATIFICATION Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment150 Article 1 The Law on ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (“Official Gazette of Serbia and Montenegro - International Treaties”, no. 16/05 and 2/06), after Article 2 Article 2a is added as follows: “Article 2a The Protector of Citizens (Ombudsman) shall operate a National mechanism for the prevention of torture. In performing the duties of the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture Protector of Citizens (Ombudsman) shall cooperate with the ombudsman of autonomous provinces and associations whose statute intended goal is the promotion and protection of human rights and freedoms, in accordance with the law.“ Article 2 This Law shall come into force eight days after its publication in “Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia - International Treaties”. 150 „Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia - International Treaties“, no. 7/2011 Adopted on 28 july 2011, on eight session of the National assembly of Republic of Serbia Entered into force: 9 August 2011.