Explanatory note

This Order supersedes the International Organisations (Immunities and Privileges of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) Order 1954, and confers privileges and immunities (including certain privileges previously accorded administratively) upon the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, its officers and experts, and representatives of its members. These privileges and immunities are conferred in accordance with the Agreement on the Status of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, National Representatives and International Staff (Cmd. 9383) opened for signature at Ottawa on 20th September 1951