The International Criminal Police Organisation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2023

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order gives effect to the Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the International Criminal Police Organization – INTERPOL on the Privileges and Immunities of INTERPOL on the Territory of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (CP 820) (“the Agreement”).

This Order confers legal capacity on INTERPOL. It grants privileges and immunities to INTERPOL and to certain officials, experts and members of INTERPOL bodies, as well as to representatives of Member or Requesting Countries.

The Agreement and the Constitution of INTERPOL are available online at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1145313/MS_3.2023_UK_Interpol_Agreement_Privileges_Immunities.pdf and https://www.interpol.int/en/content/download/590/file/01%20E%20CONSTITUTION%2011%202021.pdf respectively; copies can also be obtained on request from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, King Charles Street, London, SWIA 2AH.

An Impact Assessment has not been prepared for this Order as no, or no significant, impact is foreseen on the private, voluntary or public sectors in the United Kingdom.