The following institutional beneficiaries are accorded all, or, in agreement with the institutional beneficiary concerned, only certain of the privileges, immunities and facilities set out in Article 3 HSA in accordance with international law and international practice:9
intergovernmental organisations;
international institutions;
diplomatic missions;
consular posts;
permanent missions or other representations to intergovernmental organisations;
special missions;
international conferences;
secretariats or other bodies established under an international treaty;
independent commissions;
international courts;
arbitration tribunals.
Diplomatic missions and permanent missions or other representations to intergovernmental organisations are governed in particular by the Vienna Convention of 18 April 196110 on Diplomatic Relations.
Consular posts are governed in particular by the Vienna Convention of 24 April 196311 on Consular Relations.
Special missions are governed in particular by the Convention of 8 December 196912 on Special Missions.
Privileges, immunities and facilities are granted to independent commissions for the scheduled duration of their activity. The granting of privileges, immunities and facilities may be extended for a limited period if the circumstances so warrant, in particular if the independent commission’s mandate is extended or if it requires additional time to draw up and publish its report.