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4.

The

be

Commission and the Head of the Office shall exempt from all dues or taxes (including stamp duty and rates) in respect of the premises of the office and the residence of the Head of the Office,

Office, other than such as represent payment for specific services

rendered.

5.

6.

Subject to the laws and regulations of Hong Kong

concerning areas,

areas, entry into which is prohibited or restricted for reasons of internal security, the Hong Kong Government shall ensure to the Head of the Office and other members of the staff of the office and

members of their families forming part

households freedom of movement and travel in Hong

Kong.

of their

than

The Hong Kong Government shall ensure the freedom of communications of the Office for official purposes and that the official correspondence of the Office sent by the Community pouch will neither

neither be opened nor detained. Nevertheless, if the competent authorities of Hong Kong have serious reason to believe that the Community pouch contains something other documents or articles intended exclusively official use, they may request that

they may request that the pouch be opened in the presence of an authorised representative of the Office. If the request is refused by the authority of the office, the correspondence shall be returned to its place of origin.

for

The Hong Kong Government shall ensure that the Head of the Office and other members of the

of the staff of the

Office are treated with due respect and shall take all appropriate steps to prevent any attack on their person, freedom or dignity. The Head of the Office

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