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The International Organisations (Immunities and Privileges) (Scotland) Order 2009

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7.—(1) Except in so far as in any particular case such immunity is waived by the Assembly of the Organisation, the Director of the Organisation shall enjoy–

(a)the like immunity from personal arrest or detention as is accorded to a diplomatic agent; and

(b)the like immunity from suit and legal process as is accorded to a diplomatic agent.

(2) The immunity accorded by sub-paragraph (1)(b) shall not apply in the case of a motor traffic offence committed by the Director or in the case of damage caused to a motor vehicle belonging to or driven by the Director.

(3) This paragraph shall not apply to any person who is a British citizen, a British overseas territories citizen, a British Overseas citizen or a British National (Overseas) or who is a permanent resident of the United Kingdom.

(4) Part IV of Schedule 1 to the 1968 Act shall not operate so as to confer any immunity or privilege on the family of the Director.

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