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Paragraph 4

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(1)

Except in so far as in any particular case such immunity or privilege is waived by the Court sitting in plenary session, spouses (or civil partners) and any children (under 18 years of age) of judges of the Court shall enjoy–

(a)

the like immunity from suit and legal process as is accorded to or in respect of the head of a diplomatic mission;

(b)

the like inviolability of residence as is accorded to or in respect of the head of a diplomatic mission; and

(c)

the like exemption or relief from local taxes (as described in the exception in Section A1 of Part II of Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998) as is accorded to or in respect of the head of a diplomatic mission.

(2)

This paragraph shall not apply to any person who is a British citizen, a British Overseas territories citizen, a British Overseas citizen or a British National (Overseas).