# The European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2017, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order amends the European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1748) (“the principal Order”). It is being issued free of charge as the amendments are made to ensure the principal Order properly implements the Protocol on the privileges and immunities of the European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (Cm 8516) which entered into force for the UK on 25 September 2012 (“the Protocol”). It also clarifies the extent and application of the principal Order.
Articles 15 and 16 of the principal Order make provision for privileges and immunities conferred by the Protocol on the officers of the European Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (“the Organization”).
Article 2(3) amends article 15 of the principal Order to ensure that, if the Director-General or person appointed to act instead of the Director-General of the Organization has a form of British nationality, that person shall benefit from immunity from suit and legal process in respect of official acts (not including motor vehicle offences or damage), from exemption from income tax on emoluments received as an officer of the Organization, and from exemptions relating to social security.
Article 2(4) amends article 16 of the principal Order to provide that any officer of the Organization (other than an officer falling within article 15 of the principal Order) who has a form of British nationality shall benefit from immunity from suit and legal process in respect of official acts, and from exemption from income tax in respect of emoluments received as an officer of the Organization.
A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2017/9780111154984/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-european-organization-for-astronomical-research-in-the-southern-hemisphere-immunities-and-privileges-amendment-order-2017/note
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