# The European Union and European Atomic Energy Community (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2021, Article 18: Inviolability


(1) Staff Members enjoy the like immunity from personal arrest or detention as is accorded to a diplomatic agent under the Diplomatic Privileges Act 1964;
(2) The inviolability conferred by paragraph (1) shall only apply to Staff Members in respect of the exercise of their functions within the scope of Official Activities.
(3) The inviolability 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/18 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-european-union-and-european-atomic-energy-community-immunities-and-privileges-order-2021/article-18
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