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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order in Council)

This Order gives effect to the Convention between the Government of the Italian Republic, the Government of Japan and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (“the Parties”) establishing the Global Combat Air Programme International Government Organisation signed on 14 December 2023 (CP 1101) (“the Convention”).

The Order confers legal capacity on the GCAP International Government Organisation (“the GIGO”). It grants privileges and immunities to the GIGO, to representatives of the Parties and to personnel working for the GIGO.

The Convention is available online at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/657b1171095987001295e109/GIGO_treaty.pdf. Copies can also be obtained on request from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, King Charles Street, London, SW1A 2AH.

An Impact Assessment has not been prepared for this Order as no, or no significant, impact is foreseen on the private, voluntary or public sectors in the United Kingdom.