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NATIONAL LEGISLATION OVERVIEWS
NATIONAL LEGISLATION OVERVIEWS
Diplomatic Immunities and
Privileges Act, No. 37 of 2001
Long title
To make provision regarding the immunities and privileges of diplomatic missions and consular posts and their members, of heads of states, special envoys and certain representatives, of the United Nations, and its specialised agencies, and other international organisations and of certain other persons; to make provision regarding immunities and privileges pertaining to international conferences and meetings; to enact into law certain conventions; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
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Long title
To make provision regarding the immunities and privileges of diplomatic missions and consular posts and their members, of heads of states, special envoys and certain representatives, of the United Nations, and its specialised agencies, and other international organisations and of certain other persons; to make provision regarding immunities and privileges pertaining to international conferences and meetings; to enact into law certain conventions; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
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| SECTION | TITLE |
| ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS | |
| 1. | Definitions |
| 2. | Conventions have force of law |
| 3. | Immunities and privileges of diplomatic missions and consular posts, and of members of such missions and posts |
| 4. | Immunities and privileges of heads of state, special envoys and certain representatives |
| 5. | Immunities and privileges of the United Nations, specialised agencies and other international organisations |
| 6. | Immunities and privileges pertaining to international conferences or meetings convened in the Republic |
| 7. | Conferment of immunities and privileges |
| 8. | Waiver of immunities and privileges |
| 9. | Register of persons entitled to immunities or privileges |
| 10. | Restriction on immunities, privileges and exemptions |
| 11. | Adjustment of loss of revenue to municipalities and statutory public utility organisations |
| 12. | Acquisition, construction, relocation, renovation, replacement, extension or lease of immovable property in the Republic |
| 13. | Liability insurance requirements |
| 14. | Regulations |
| 15. | Offences and penalties |
| 16. | Repeal of laws |
| 17. | Short title and commencement |
| Sch. 1. | SCHEDULE 1. VIENNA CONVENTION ON DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS, 1961 |
| Sch. 2. | SCHEDULE 2. VIENNA CONVENTION ON CONSULAR RELATIONS, 1963 |
| Sch. 3. | SCHEDULE 3. CONVENTION ON THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF THE UNITED NATIONS, 1946 |
| Sch. 4. | SCHEDULE 4. CONVENTION ON THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF THE SPECIALISED AGENCIES, 1947 |
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