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

Notices

Recognition of New Development Bank Africa Regional Centre for purposes of granting immunities and privileges

Article 17 : Waiver of immunity
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(1) Privileges and immunities are conferred under this Agreement in the interest of the Bank and not for the personal benefit of the individuals themselves.

 

(2) The Bank may waive to such extent and upon such conditions as it may determine, any of the privileges, immunities and exemptions conferred under this Agreement in cases where such action would, in its opinion, be appropriate and in the best interests of the Bank. The President shall have the right and duty to waive any privilege, immunity or exemption in respect of any Staff of the Bank or any Expert or Consultant performing services for the Bank, other than the President or a Vice-President, where, in her or his opinion, the privilege, immunity or exemption would impede the course of justice and can be waived without prejudice to the interests of the Bank. In similar circumstances and under the same conditions, the Board of Directors shall have the right and duty to waive any privilege, immunity or exemption in respect of the President and a Vice-President.

 

(3)The Bank shall co-operate at all times with the Government to facilitate the proper administration of justice, secure the observance of the Laws of South Africa and prevent the occurrence of any abuse in connection with the immunities and privileges granted in this Agreement.