The Consular Relations (Privileges and Immunities) (Japan) Order 1970

• Citation: S.I. 1970/1929
• Sections: 3

Section 1

This Order may be cited as the Consular Relations (Privileges and Immunities) (Japan) Order 1970 and shall come into operation on 1st January 1971.

Section 2

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of this Order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

Section 3

The like exemption from dues and taxes as is accorded under Article 32 in Schedule 1 to the Act to the residence of the career head of a consular post shall be extended to the residence of a consular officer or consular employee of Japan of which Japan or any person acting on its behalf is the owner or lessee, provided that the officer or employee—

(a) is a national of Japan, and

(b) does not carry on any private gainful occupation in the United Kingdom, and

(c) is not permanently resident in the United Kingdom, and

(d) is a full-time officer or employee of Japan.