Explanatory note

This Order confers upon representatives to and officers of the International Monetary Fund immunity from suit and legal process with respect to acts performed by them in their official capacity. The Order gives effect to the Second Amendment to the Articles of Agreement of the International Monetary Fund 1945 (Cmnd. 6705). Articles 1 to 6 of the Order will come into operation when that Amendment enters into force; Article 7 will come into operation when a Council is established under the Articles of Agreement.