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        State Immunity Act 1978 (c.33)
        Introductory Text
        Main body
        Part I Proceedings in United Kingdom by or against other States
        Immunity from jurisdiction
        1. General immunity from jurisdiction.
        Exceptions from immunity
        2. Submission to jurisdiction.
        3. Commercial transactions and contracts to be performed in United Kingdom.
        4. Contracts of employment.
        5. Personal injuries and damage to property.
        6. Ownership, possession and use of property.
        7. Patents, trade-marks etc.
        8. Membership of bodies corporate etc.
        9. Arbitrations.
        10. Ships used for commercial purposes.
        11. Value added tax, customs duties etc.
        Procedure
        12. Service of process and judgments in default of appearance.
        13. Other procedural privileges.
        Supplementary provisions
        14. States entitled to immunities and privileges.
        15. Restriction and extension of immunities and privileges.
        16. Excluded matters.
        17. Interpretation of Part I.
        Part II Judgments against United Kingdom in Convention States
        18. Recognition of judgments against United Kingdom.
        19. Exceptions to recognition.
        Part III Miscellaneous and Supplementary
        20. Heads of State.
        21. Evidence by certificate.
        22. General interpretation.
        23. Short title, repeals, commencement and extent.

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