**1.** Privileges, immunities, facilities and prerogatives as provided for in articles 13 to 17 of this Agreement are granted not for the personal benefit of the individuals themselves but in order to safeguard the independent exercise of their functions in connection with the Tribunal.
**2.** Without prejudice to their privileges and immunities, it is the duty of all persons referred to in articles 13 to 17 to respect the laws and regulations of the State Party in whose territory they may be on the business of the Tribunal or through whose territory they may pass on such business. They also have a duty not to interfere in the internal affairs of that State.
Artikel 19
Respect for laws and regulations
Onderdeel van Verdrag inzake de privileges en immuniteiten van het Internationale Hof voor het recht van de zee· Internationaal privaatrecht Inclusief internationaal procesrecht
Deze tekst geldt sinds 30 december 2001