# The Square Kilometre Array Observatory (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2020, Article 16


(1) An expert has the privileges and immunities set out in this article except where they are waived by the Director-General.
(2) An expert has immunity from suit and legal process in respect of things done by them or omitted to be done in the course of the performance of official duties, except in relation to road traffic offences and damage resulting from a vehicle driven by them.
(3) An expert enjoys the like exemption and privileges in respect of their personal baggage, to the extent necessary to protect official papers and documents which relate to the exercise of their functions within the scope of the official activities of the Observatory as, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 36 of the 1961 Convention Articles, are accorded to a diplomatic agent.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2020/9780111195536/article/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-square-kilometre-array-observatory-immunities-and-privileges-order-2020-ukdsi-2020-9780111195536/article-16
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