International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1963

The Schedules

Third Schedule

Section 6

Part I

Privileges and Immunities of Representative accredited to, or attending Conference convened by, International Organisation

1. Immunity from personal arrest or detention.

2. Immunity from suit and from other legal process in respect of acts and things done in his capacity as such a representative.

3. Inviolability of papers and documents.

4. The right to use codes and send and receive correspondence and other papers and documents by couriers or in sealed bags.

5. Exemption (including exemption of the spouse of the representative) from immigration restrictions, alien registration and the obligation to perform national service.

6. Exemption from currency or exchange restrictions to such extent as is accorded to a representative of a foreign government on a temporary mission on behalf of that government.

7. The like privileges and immunities, not being privileges and immunities of a kind referred to in any of the preceding paragraphs, as are accorded to a diplomatic agent, other than exemption from -

(a) excise duties; and

Part II

Immunities of Former Representative accredited to, or attending Conference convened by, International Organisation

Immunity from suit and from other legal process in respect of acts and things done in his capacity as such a representative.

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