Artikel 8 Protocol inzake de voorrechten en immuniteiten van de Internationale Organisatie voor Maritieme Satellieten

Article 8 Director General 1 In addition to the privileges and immunities provided for staff members under Article 7, the Director General shall enjoy: (a) immunity from arrest and detention; (b) immunity from civil and administrative jurisdiction and execution enjoyed by diplomatic agents, except in the case of damage caused by a motor vehicle or other means of transport belonging to or driven by him; (c) full immunity from criminal jurisdiction, except in the case of a traffic offence caused by a motor vehicle or other means of transport belonging to, or driven by him, subject to sub-paragraph (a) above. 2 The Parties to the Protocol shall not be obliged to accord to their nationals or permanent residents the immunities referred to in this Article.