The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2020

15.—(1) A representative of a member of the Observatory has the privileges and immunities set out in this article except where they are waived by the government of that member.

(2) A representative has immunity from suit and legal process in respect of things done by them or omitted to be done in the course of the performance of official duties, except in relation to road traffic offences and damage resulting from a vehicle driven by them.

(3) A representative enjoys the like exemption and privileges in respect of their personal baggage, to the extent necessary to protect official papers and documents which relate to the exercise of their functions within the scope of the official activities of the Observatory as, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 36 of the 1961 Convention Articles, are accorded to a diplomatic agent.

(4) Part IV of Schedule 1 to the International Organisations Act 1968 shall not operate so as to confer any privilege or immunity on a member of the official staff of representatives of members of the Observatory other than designated delegates, alternates, advisers, and secretaries of delegations.

(5) Neither the provisions of the preceding paragraphs of this article nor those of Part IV of Schedule 1 to the International Organisations Act 1968 shall operate so as to confer any privilege or immunity on any person as the representative of Her Majesty’s Government in the United Kingdom or as a member of the official staff of such a representative.

(6) Part IV of Schedule 1 to the Act shall not operate so as to confer any privilege or immunity on families of representatives or on a member of the family of members of their official staffs.