# The European Union and European Atomic Energy Community (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2021, Article 17: The giving of evidence as a witness


(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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2021/9780348223637/article/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-european-union-and-european-atomic-energy-community-immunities-and-privileges-order-2021/article-17
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