Paragraph 7

(1)

Except in so far as in any particular case such immunity is waived by or on behalf of the Organisation, the Director-General, the Deputy Director-General and any official acting on behalf of the Director-General during an absence from duty 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) or who is a permanent resident of the United Kingdom.

(3)

Part IV of Schedule 1 to the 1968 Act shall not operate so as to confer any immunity or privilege on the family of any officer to whom this paragraph applies other than a spouse (or civil partner) and any child (under 18 years of age).