Explanatory note

This Order confers privileges and immunities on the European Telecommunications Satellite Organisation “EUTELSAT”, on representatives of its Parties and its Signatories and on its staff members and experts. These privileges and immunities are conferred in accordance with the Protocol on the Privileges and Immunities of the European Telecommunications Satellite Organisation (EUTELSAT) (Cm. 305) which was opened for signature at Paris on 13th February 1987 and in accordance with Articles IV and XVII of the Convention on the European Telecommunications Satellite Organisation “EUTELSAT” (Cmnd. 9069). The Order revokes the EUTELSAT (Immunities and Privileges) Order 1984 (S.I. 1984/1980). It will enable Her Majesty’s Government to give effect to the Protocol and will come into operation on the date on which the Protocol enters into force in respect of the United Kingdom.