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Paragraph 1

Except in so far as additional privileges and immunities may be granted by the receiving State, a diplomatic agent who is a national of or permanently resident in that State shall enjoy only immunity from jurisdiction, and inviolability, in respect of official acts performed in the exercise of his functions.

Notes on Schedule 1

Modifications

C1

Sch. 1 extended by Hong Kong Act 1985 (c. 15, SIF 26:16A), s. 2(2), Sch. para. 4 and Arms Control and Disarmament (Privileges and Immunities) Act 1988 (c. 2, SIF 68:1), s. 1(1)

C2

Sch. 1 applied (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 28, s. 28(2)(3)(7)

C3

Sch. 1 applied (1.3.1999) by 1998 c. 33, s. 15(5) (with s. 28); S.I. 1999/448, art. 2

Notes on Part Article 38

Modifications

C1

Art. 38 modified by S.I. 1964/2043.