The International Organisations (Immunities and Privileges) (Scotland) Order 2009

6.—(1) Except in so far as in any particular case such immunity is waived by the Member which they represent, representatives of a Member at the meeting of the Commission shall enjoy, while exercising their functions (and in the course of their journey to and from the place of meeting)–

(a) the like immunity from personal arrest or detention as is accorded to a diplomatic agent; and

(b) immunity from suit and legal process (even after the termination of their mission) in respect of acts, including words written or spoken, performed by them in their official capacity.

(2) The immunities accorded by sub-paragraph (1) shall not apply in the case of a motor traffic offence committed by a representative or in the case of damage caused by a motor vehicle belonging to or driven by a representative.

(3) Part IV of Schedule 1 to the 1968 Act shall not operate so as to confer any immunity or privilege on the official staff of representatives, other than their alternate representatives and advisers.

(4) Neither the preceding paragraphs nor Part IV of Schedule 1 to the 1968 Act shall operate so as to confer any immunity or privilege on–

(a) persons as the representatives of the delegation of the United Kingdom; or

(b) any person who is a British citizen, a British overseas territories citizen, a British Overseas citizen or a British National (Overseas).

(5) Part IV of Schedule 1 to the 1968 Act shall not operate so as to confer any immunity or privilege on families of representatives.