Protocol relating to the status of refugees (1967) Protocol relating to the status of refugees (1967) The protocol relating to the status of refugees of 1967 broadens the definition of the Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees of 1951. The main point of the protocol was to "grant all refugees the same status irrespective of the effective date of the 1st of January 1951." The protocol was completed on the 31st of January 1967 in New York City. Switzerland ratified the protocol on the 20th of May 1968. Germany ratified it on the 5th of November, 1969, and Austria ratified it on the 5th of September 1973.
Blue Sapphire Stakes were nominated for the Blue Diamond Stakes earlier in the year as two-year-olds were automatically nominated for this event. In 2012 the race was held on Caulfield Guineas day but since 2014 the race was moved to the second day of the carnival, the Wednesday meeting. For two year olds: For three year olds: Event held during the MRC Spring Racing Carnival. From 2012 the race retained the Listed grading but was reregistered as the Redoute's Choice Stakes and is held in late April or early May. † Run at Sandown Racecourse Hillside track Blue Sapphire Stakes The Blue Sapphire