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Paragraph 9

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(1)

Except in so far as in any particular case such immunity is waived by the Executive Secretary, experts (other than staff members) serving on committees of, or performing missions for, the Commission shall enjoy–

(a)

the like immunity from personal arrest or detention as is accorded to a diplomatic agent; and

(b)

immunity from suit and legal process (even after the termination of their service or mission) in respect of acts, including words written or spoken, done by them in the exercise of their official functions.

(2)

The immunity accorded by sub-paragraph (1)(b) shall not apply in the case of a motor traffic offence committed by an expert or in the case of damage caused by a motor vehicle belonging to or driven by an expert.