Part 2Miscellaneous and general

International financial institutions

12 Immunities and privileges of international financial institutions

1

Her Majesty may by Order in Council make such provision as She considers reasonably necessary for giving effect to any relevant provision of the agreement establishing an international financial institution.

2

For this purpose a provision is “relevant” if it relates to the status, immunities or privileges of—

a

the international financial institution,

b

its governors, directors or executive-directors or alternates, or

c

its officers or employees.

3

For the purposes of this section the following are “international financial institutions”—

a

the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development;

b

the International Finance Corporation;

c

the International Development Association.

F1d

the Bank for International Settlements.

4

No recommendation may be made to Her Majesty in Council to make an Order under this section unless a draft of the Order has been laid before Parliament and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.

5

The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (3) by making additions to or deletions from the institutions that are for the time being listed there.

6

This section is without prejudice to the powers conferred by the International Organisations Act 1968 (c. 48) or any other Act.