# The Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2004, Article 17


Except in so far as in any particular case any privilege or immunity is waived by the Executive Secretary, experts (other than staff members) serving on committees of or performing missions for the Commission shall enjoy:—
(a) the like immunity from personal arrest or detention and the like exemptions and privileges in respect of their personal baggage as in accordance with paragraph 2 Article 36 of the 1961 Convention Articles are accorded to a diplomatic agent; and
(b) immunity from suit and legal process (even after the termination of their service or mission) in respect of acts, including words spoken or written, done by them in the exercise of their official functions; this immunity shall not, however, apply in the case of a motor traffic offence committed by an expert or in the case of damage caused by a motor vehicle belonging to or driven by him.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2004/1282/article/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/preparatory-commission-for-the-comprehensive-nuclear-test-ban-treaty-organization-immunities-and-privileges-order-2004/article-17
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