prop · GJ0341 · 1996-01-01 00:00:00 — Tjänstemän och familjemedlemmar som ingår i hushållet skall vara undantagna från det svenska socialförsäkringssystemet, inklusive hälso- och sjukvård, i vad avser inkomster från International . Vissa undantag görs för familjemedlemmar som var bosatta i före tjänstemannens anställning vid institutet. Institutet har att svara för lämpliga försäkringar inom rubricerat område. International skall tillåtas och säkerställas oinskränkta kommunikationer för officiella ändamål. Organisationen får emellertid inte installera och använda en trådlös radiosändare utan behöriga myndigheters tillstånd. Organisationens förseglade säckar med handlingar eller föremål för tjänstebruk och med yttre kännetecken utvisande deras beskaffenhet får inte öppnas eller uppehållas. Kurirer till organisationen skall utrustas med ett officiellt dokument som utvisar kurirens ställning och det antal försändelser som utgör den förseglade säcken. En kurir med sådan dokumentation skall erhålla hjälp av behöriga myndigheter att utföra sina åligganden och åtnjuta personlig okränkbarhet. 7 Godkännande av överenskommelsen -------------------------------------------------------------------- | Regeringens förslag: godkänner överenskommelsen mellan| | och International angående immunitet och | | privilegier. Skälen för regeringens förslag: Enligt avtalet om etablerandet av International skall ge organisationen och dess personal rättigheter, privilegier och immunitet här i enlighet med ett s.k. högkvartersavtal. I avtal som skapar en internationell organisation är det vanligt förekommande att organisationen däri tillförsäkras att den skall ges rättigheter, privilegier och immunitet i enlighet med ett högkvartersavtal. Det är nödvändigt för att dylika internationella organisationer skall kunna fungera på ett godtagbart sätt att de tillförsäkras immunitet och privilegier. Högkvartersavtal ingås regelmässigt mellan den aktuella internationella organisationen och värdlandets regering. har ingått två högkvartersavtal som är i kraft , dels avtalet med sjöfartsorganisationen (IMO) angående i (SÖ 1983:48), dels avtalet med Höge Kommissarie för flyktingar om ett kontor i för UNHCR:s representant i de nordiska länderna (SÖ 1985:89). Vidare har liknande avtal innehafts med Europeiska gemenskapernas kommission om upprättandet i av en delegation för Europeiska gemenskapernas kommission och delegationens privilegier och immunitet (SÖ 1990:8). Detta avtal upphörde emellertid att gälla när blev medlem av Europeiska unionen. International IDEA:s immunitet och privilegier enligt överenskommelsen är inte vidare till sin omfattning än vad som är brukligt för andra jämförbara internationella organisationer. Avtalet mellan och International skall därför godkännas. -------------------------------------------------------------------- | Regeringens förslag: Överenskommelsen mellan och | | International angående immunitet och privilegier | | inkorporeras med svensk rätt genom en lag om ändring i lagen | | (1976:661) om immunitet och privilegier i vissa fall. Skälen för regeringens förslag: Enligt 4 § lagen (1976:661) om immunitet och privilegier i vissa fall skall sådana internationella organ och därtill anknutna personer som anges i bilagan till lagen åtnjuta immunitet och privilegier enligt vad som bestämts i avtal eller stadga som är i kraft i förhållande till . För att International och dess personal. m.fl. skall komma i åtnjutande av den immunitet och de privilegier som anges i överenskommelsen mellan bör till den nämnda bilagan fogas en ny punkt, punkt 47, som avser organisationen, personer med tjänst hos eller uppdrag av institutet samt dessa personers familjemedlemmar. Av överenskommelsen framgår att denna träder i kraft vid en mellan parterna överenskommen tidpunkt sedan överenskommelsen blivit behandlad och godkänd enligt respektive parts procedurordning. Med hänsyn till att det nu inte säkert kan anges när överenskommelsen blir bindande för bör den föreslagna lagstiftningen träda i kraft den dag regeringen bestämmer. between the Government of and (the Institute) concerning the immunity and privileges of the Institute and its staff The Government of and , noting that the Institute was established at a Founding Conference in on February 27, 1995 by an Agreement between the following countries: , , , , , , , , , South , and ; noting that according to article I paragraph 2 of the Agreement the headquarters of the Institute shall be in , and that the has made available a to house the offices of the Institute; noting further that the Institute and its staff according to article XI of the agreement shall enjoy such rights, immunities and privileges as shall be stipulated in a headquarter s agreement; desiring to lay down conditions concerning the immunity and privileges of this Institute and its staff, have agreed as follows: Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and expressions shall have the meaning assigned to them hereunder: a) "Institute" means ; b) "Government" means the Government of ; c) "Secretary-General" means the Secretary-General of the Institute and during his absence, any other official specially designated to act on his behalf; d) "Officials" means persons employed by regular tasks who are not paid hourly rates; e) "Experts" means persons, other than officials of the Institute, appointed for one or several specific tasks by the Institute; f) "Emoluments" means all sums in respect of employment by the Institute paid to, vested in or accruing to an official or expert in any form whatsoever. g) "Taxes being charges for public services" means such taxes which are paid in connection with the provision by a state or municipal authority of a particular service in direct relation to providing such a service. Property, funds and assets of the Institute , its property and assets shall enjoy immunity from any form of legal proceedings, subject to this immunity being waived by the Secretary-General in any particular case. , its property and assets, income and revenues, shall be exempt from a) all direct taxes; the Institute shall not, however, demand exemption from taxes being charges for public services; b) indirect taxes on goods purchased or services performed with reference to the activities of the Institute, to the extent which Swedish law permits for international organisations in ; c) payroll levies ("employers'''' contributions"), social security charges and wage taxes for officials of the Institute; d) customs and import charges. shall not be subject to provisions concerning import and export prohibitions or import and export restrictions with regard to goods imported or exported by use. Goods thus brought into may not be disposed of here except on conditions approved by the Government. The premises of the Institute and the living quarters of the Secretary-General shall be inviolable. Swedish authorities may not gain access to the same without the consent of the Secretary-General. Such consent may, however, be deemed to have been given in the event of an outbreak of fire or some other severe accident necessitating immediate measures. The Swedish authorities concerned shall take appropriate measures for the safety and protection of the premises and personnel of the Institute. The property and assets held by the Institute in order to fulfill its purpose shall be exempt from house search, requisition, confiscation, expropriation and any other form of interference by an executive, administrative or judicial authority. The archives of the Institute, in common with all other documents, manuscripts, information for computer storage and retrieval, recordings, photographs and films belonging to or held by the Institute, shall be inviolable. may possess funds and currencies of all kinds and may have accounts in any currency whatsoever. The Swedish authorities concerned shall take appropriate measures to ensure that the Institute obtains access to necessary public services and that these services are provided on reasonable terms. With regard to telephone, radio/telegraph, telex and postal services, the Institute shall enjoy the same privileges as are usually accorded to diplomatic representations. Access and visa formalities The Government undertakes to grant entry to without visa charges to the following persons for as long as they have business at the Institute: a) Members of the Council, and . b) Persons appointed by Member States or to represent them on official business at the Institute. c) Officials of the Institute. d) Experts on assignments at the Institute. e) Members of the families of the above mentioned persons, if included in their respective households. f) Persons invited to the Institute by the Secretary-General. The provisions of paragraph 1 shall apply regardless of the relations prevailing between the government of the persons concerned and the Government of . They shall not preclude the stipulation of reasonable proof that persons claiming the above mentioned right belong to the categories indicated, nor the reasonable implementation of international rules of quarantine of public health regulations. This provision shall not prejudice immunity under Article V. The Secretary-General shall, as far as it is possible before their arrival in , notify the Government of the names of persons in the categories indicated in paragraph 1 of this article, to facilitate implemen- tation by the Government of the provisions of this article. Secretary-General, officials of and experts engaged by the Institute Officials of the Institute who are not Swedish citizens nor residents of immediately prior to the employment by the Institute shall enjoy: a) Immunity from legal action of any kind in relation to verbal or written statements which they have made in their official capacity and measures which they have taken in that capacity. This immunity shall continue to apply when the persons concerned have left the service of the Institute. b) The right to claim inviolability in respect to all papers, documents, manuscripts, information for computer storage and retrieval, recordings, photographs and films relating to the Institute''''s activities. c) Exemption from tax and general social security contributions on emoluments and indemnities paid by the Institute. d) Personal exemption for themselves and members of their families included in their households from immigration restrictions and provisions concerning the registration of aliens. e) Exemption from national services. f) The same currency exchange privileges as are accorded to officials holding corresponding positions with diplomatic missions. In particular, officials of the Institute shall be entitled, on terminating their employment in , legally and without hindrance to remove money from in the same currency and up to the same amount as they brought into , together with other money which they can show themselves to be lawfully possessed of. g) The same protection and opportunities of repatriation for themselves personally and for members of their families included in their households as, during international crises, are accorded to officials holding corresponding positions with diplomatic missions. h) The right, when taking up their appointment, and without liability for customs and other import dues, to import furniture and personal belongings, including one motor vehicle. Importation can be effected in one or more shipments. The Secretary-General and officials of the Institute who are Swedish citizens or residents of immediately prior to the employment by the Institute shall enjoy the immunities indicated in section 1 a), b), d) and e) of this article V. Furthermore they shall enjoy exemption from paying general social security contributions. In addition to the immunities and privileges indicated in this Article V, section 1, the Secretary-General of the Institute, insofar as he or she is not a citizen of or resident of when appointed, together with members of his or her family included in his or her household, shall enjoy the immunities and privileges usually accorded to diplomatic envoys of corresponding status by the Convention on diplomatic relations. Experts engaged by the Institute and being neither citizens nor residents of enjoy the immunity and privileges indicated in section 1 a) - g) of this Article V. Experts engaged by the Institute, being citizens of or residents of , shall enjoy the immunity and privileges stated in section 1 a) and 1 b) of this Article V. Immunity and privileges under this agreement are granted solely in order for the aims and purposes of the Institute to be achieved efficiently. The Secretary-General of the Institute may waive the immunity of an official if, in his opinion, the immunity would impede the course of and can be suspended without detriment to the interests of the Institute. may waive the immunity of the Secretary-General in corresponding circumstances. All persons enjoying immunity and privileges are obliged to respect Swedish law if this does not impinge on the immunities and privileges granted under this agreement. The Government undertakes that it will make a financial contribution to the Institute additional to and separate from its other contributions, equalling the amount of tax payable by the Secretary-General and officials of the Institute who are not exempt from tax under this Article V, in respect of emoluments and indemnities from the Institute. Health and social security protection Officials of the Institute and members of their families forming part of their respective households shall be covered by appropriate social security arrangements made by the Institute and shall be exempt from any social security scheme established by the law of , including health services and care. However, members of the family of an official shall be entitled to Swedish social security benefits, other than children s allowances, if such family members were resident in immediately prior to the employment of the official by the Institute. The provisions of this Article VI shall not apply to social security benefits related to income from gainful occupation in outside the Institute. The Government shall permit and protect unrestricted communication on the part of official purposes. may employ all appropriate means of communication, including and messages in code or cypher. However, the Institute may install a transmitter only with the consent of the appropriate authorities. Sealed bags containing documents or articles for official use and bearing external marks of their character shall not be opened or detained. A of the Institute shall be provided with an official document indicating his status and the number of packages constituting the sealed bag. The appropriate authorities shall assist him in the performance of his functions, in which he shall enjoy personal inviolability and he shall not be subjected to any form of arrest or detention. dispute between the Institute and the Government concerning the interpretation or application of this Agreement or any question affecting the relations between the Institute and the Government which cannot be settled by negotiation or by some other agreed method shall be referred for final decision to a panel consisting of three arbitrators. One of the arbitrators shall be selected by the Institute, one shall be chosen by the Government, and the third, who shall act as chairman of the arbitration panel, shall be chosen by the first two arbitrators. Should they fail to agree upon the choice of a third arbitrator within one year of their first appointment, the third arbitrator shall at the request of either party, be chosen by the President of the International Court of . This agreement shall be interpreted with reference to its primary purpose of enabling the Institute, completely and efficiently, to perform its duties and achieve its purposes. Consultations on alterations to this agreement shall be held at the request of either party. such alterations shall be made by mutual consent. Either of the Parties may terminate this Agreement at any time by giving 12 months notice to the other Party. In the event of the Institute being transferred from Swedish territory, the agreement shall cease to apply after the length of time reasonably required for such relocation and for disposal of the Institute''''s property in . This agreement shall be approved by the Parties in accordance with their procedures. It shall enter into force at an agreed time when the Parties have notified each other that the requisite procedures have been completed. Done in duplicate in the English language at .....this ....1995. -------------------------------------------------------------------- For the Government of For sistance Utdrag ur protokoll vid regeringssammanträde Närvarande: statsministern , ordförande, och statsråden , Hjelm- , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Regeringen beslutar proposition 1995/96:41 för demokrati och fria val med säte i , m.m. **FOOTNOTES** 1 Lagen omtryckt 1994:717 2 Senaste lydelse 1995:1084