Einde inhoudsopgave
Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
Article 8 Communications
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 30-12-2001
- Bronpublicatie:
23-05-1997, Trb. 1998, 246 (uitgifte: 06-11-1998, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
30-12-2001
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
31-01-2002, Trb. 2002, 22 (uitgifte: 01-01-2002, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Internationaal publiekrecht / Diplomatiek en consulair recht
1.
For the purposes of its official communications and correspondence, the Tribunal shall enjoy in the territory of each State Party, insofar as is compatible with the international obligations of the State concerned, treatment not less favourable than that which the State Party accords to any intergovernmental organization or diplomatic mission in the matter of priorities, rates and taxes applicable to mail and the various forms of communication and correspondence.
2.
The Tribunal may use all appropriate means of communication and make use of codes or cipher for its official communications or correspondence. The official communications and correspondence of the Tribunal shall be inviolable.
3.
The Tribunal shall have the right to dispatch and receive correspondence and other materials or communications by courier or in sealed bags, which shall have the same privileges, immunities and facilities as diplomatic couriers and bags.