Paragraph 5
The diplomatic courier, who shall be provided with an official document indicating his status and the number of packages constituting the diplomatic bag, shall be protected by the receiving State in the performance of his functions. He shall enjoy personal inviolability and shall not be liable to any form of arrest or detention.
Notes on Schedule 1
Modifications
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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)
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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 27
Modifications
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Power to extend art. 27 conferred by Consular Relations Act 1968 (c. 18), Sch. 2 para. 6