Article 5 Immunity of the Observatory

Within the scope of its official activities, the Observatory has immunity from suit and legal process except—

(a)

to the extent that, by a decision of its Council, the Observatory waives it in a particular case;

(b)

in respect of a civil action by a third party or damage arising from an accident caused by a vehicle belonging to or operated on behalf of the Observatory or in respect of a traffic offence;

(c)

in respect of an arbitration award made under Article 14 of the Convention;

(d)

in the event of an attachment order, pursuant to a decision by the administrative or judicial authorities, of the salaries, wages and emoluments owed by the Observatory to a member of staff; and

(e)

in respect of a counterclaim relating directly to a main claim brought by the Observatory.