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Article 17 The giving of evidence as a witness

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(1)

Diplomatic Agents and their Family Members shall not be obliged to give evidence as a witness.

(2)

The right conferred by paragraph (1) shall not apply in relation to—

(a)

a road traffic offence, including an alleged road traffic offence; or

(b)

a civil action brought against the person by a third party for damages resulting from an accident caused by a motor vehicle belonging to, or operated by or on behalf of, the person.