Schedule

Core provisions to be included in the Act

The following list of provisions for inclusion in the Act is intended to be indicative and non- exhaustive, as a starting point for discussion.

The Act would:

1. Confer on the CPA the legal capacities of a body corporate.

2. Provide that the CPA as an organisation shall have the following privileges and immunities:

a) exemption or relief from taxes at least equivalent to those enjoyed by the CPA as a charity;

b) inviolability of official archives, premises and communications; and

c) [immunity from prosecution and legal process, except in relation to certain civil matters].

3. Confer on the Secretary General of the CPA the following privileges and immunities, (if the Secretary General is not a UK citizen):

a) privileges and immunities similar to those afforded to diplomats;

b) exemption or relief from taxes and rates;

c) exemption and privileges in respect of official papers and documents equivalent to protections afforded to diplomats; and

d) [immunity from prosecution and legal process in respect of acts or omissions in the course of the performance of official duties, except in relation to certain civil matters].