Privileges and immunities for individuals serving on bodies established by these organizations: Review of the legal regime and practice of organizations in the United Nations system.
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This paper provides information on the legal regime and practice concerning privileges and immunities for individuals serving on governing, supervisory, advisory, expert and adjudicatory bodies of organizations in the United Nations system. The paper examines: how individuals serving on these various bodies are appointed and in which capacity they serve; the legal framework for privileges and immunities for these bodies and the individuals serving on these bodies; arrangements for settling claims, complaints and disputes; whether there have been claims, complaints or disputes against these bodies or their members; and whether there is insurance coverage for potential liability.

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