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This Order supersedes the International Cocoa Organization (Immunities and Privileges) Order 1973 and the International Cocoa Organization Immunities and Privileges), (No. 2) Order 1973, and confers privileges and immunities upon the International Cocoa Organization, its officers, representatives on its organs, and experts serving on committees or employed on missions on its behalf. These privileges and immunities are conferred in accordance with:—

  • (i) Article 21 of the International Cocoa Agreement (Cmnd. 5263), opened for signature in New York on 15th November 1972; and

  • (ii) a Headquarters Agreement which has been negotiated between the Government of the United Kingdom and the International Cocoa Organization (Cmnd 5833).

This Order will enable Her Majesty's Government to give effect to the Headquarters Agreement, which will enter into force on signature.