This Order confers on spouses and minor children of judges of the European Court of Human Rights the privileges, immunities, exemptions and facilities accorded to a diplomatic envoy in accordance with international law. This is done in accordance with article 1 of the Sixth Protocol to the General Agreement on Privileges and Immunities of the Council of Europe (“the Protocol”) (Cm 6493). This Order will allow Her Majesty’s Government to withdraw its reservation to article 1 of the Protocol, and will enter into force on the date specified in article 1 of the Order.