Explanatory note

Article 9 of this Order extends partial relief from general rates to the office and residence of the Cayman Islands Government Representative in London. The opportunity has been taken to consolidate the Orders listed in Schedule 3, which are revoked. The Order confers

1. (i)

   on the persons holding offices specified in Schedules 1 and 2 to the Order, and on members of their families forming part of their households,

2. (ii)

   on posts which are headed by such persons,

3. (iii)

   on members of their staffs, and on members of their families forming part of their households,

4. (iv)

   the like privileges and immunities as are conferred by section 1 read with Schedule 1 of the Consular Relations Act 1968 on a consular post and on persons connected with a consular post of a foreign sovereign Power.

In addition, the Order accords exemption from dues and taxes on the residences of officers whose offices are specified in Schedule 1 to the Order and certain members of their staffs, and partial rating relief in respect of the offices and residences of certain representatives mentioned in Article 9.