Article 3 Application of international articlesI1

United Kingdom

(1)

The international articles shall have the force of law in the United Kingdom—

(a)

within the tunnel system,

(b)

within a control zone, and

(c)

elsewhere for the authorised purposes only.

(2)

Without prejudice to paragraph (1) officers belonging to the French Republic shall to the extent specified in the international articles have rights and obligations and powers to carry out functions in the United Kingdom.

(3)

For the purpose of giving full effect to Article 34 of the international articles (accommodation, etc., for authorities of adjoining State) the appropriate Minister may by written notice require any occupier or person concerned with the management of a terminal control point to provide F1free of charge such accommodation, installations and equipment as may be necessary to satisfy requirements determined under Article 33 of the Protocol mentioned in article 1 above (which requires the competent authorities of the two States to determine their respective requirements in consultation with one another).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in art. 3(3) inserted (10.12.2001) by The Channel Tunnel (International Arrangements) (Amendment No. 4) Order 2001 (S.I. 2001/3707), arts. 1(1), 3(1)

Commencement

I1: Art. 3 comes into force at 2.8.1993 as notified in the London Gazette dated 6.8.1993, see art. 1