# The European Patent Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 1978, Article 5


(1) Within the scope of its official activities, the Organisation shall have immunity from suit and legal process except:
(a) to the extent that such immunity in a particular case has been expressly waived by the Organisation;
(b) in respect of a civil action by a third party for damage arising from an accident caused by a motor vehicle belonging to or operated on behalf of the Organisation, or in respect of a motor traffic offence involving such a vehicle; and
(c) in respect of the enforcement of an arbitration award made under Article 23 of the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities annexed to the Convention.
(2) The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not prevent the taking of such measures as may be permitted by law in relation to the property and assets of the Organisation in so far as they may be temporarily necessary in connection with the prevention of and investigation into accidents involving vehicles belonging to or operated on behalf of the Organisation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1978/179/article/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/european-patent-organisation-immunities-and-privileges-order-1978/article-5
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