Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act, 2001 (Act No. 37 of 2001)

Whereas the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted on 13 February 1946 a resolution contemplating the unification as far as possible of the privileges and immunities enjoyed by the United Nations and by the various specialised agencies; and

Whereas consultations concerning the implementation of the aforesaid resolution have taken place between the United Nations and the specialised agencies;

Consequently, by the resolution 179 (II) adopted on 21 November 1947, the General Assembly has approved the following Convention, which is submitted to the specialised agencies for acceptance and to every Member of the United Nations and to every other State member of one or more of the specialised agencies for accession.

Article I : Definitions and Scope

Article II : Juridical Personality

Article III : Property, Funds and Assets

Article IV : Facilities in respect of Communications

Article V : Representatives of Members

Article VI : Officials

Article VII : Abuses of privilege

Article VIII : Laissez-Passer

Article IX : Settlement of Disputes

Article X : Annexes and Application to Individual Specialized Agencies

Article XI : Final provisions

Annexes