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

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2020/9780348209853/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-square-kilometre-array-observatory-immunities-and-privileges-order-2020/article-5
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