rijk/verdrag/overeenkomst-inzake-de-rechtspositie-van-de-strijdkrachten-voor-militair-persone/BWBV0006437

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Overeenkomst inzake de rechtspositie van de strijdkrachten voor militair personeel en troepenuitrusting tussen de Staat Qatar en het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden	BWBV0006437	verdrag	geldend	2014-12-16	https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBV0006437	Overeenkomst inzake de rechtspositie van de strijdkrachten voor militair personeel en troepenuitrusting tussen de Staat Qatar en het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden

Overeenkomst inzake de rechtspositie van de strijdkrachten voor militair personeel en troepenuitrusting tussen de Staat Qatar en het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden

Artikel 1

The Government of the State of Qatar agrees to host personnel of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on a temporary basis in the State of Qatar.

Artikel 2

The Defence Forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands are committed not to enter land territory, air space or regional waters, controlled by the Government of the state of Qatar prior to written permission by the Government of the state of Qatar.

Artikel 3

The Defence Forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, within the framework and magnitude of the mission, are allowed entrance into and exit from the state of Qatar using their national passports and to move in and around the State of Qatar under the Netherlands troops military identification cards.

Commanders of each unit involved are required to provide a list containing the following information to the Qatari authorities:

1. 1. Nature and expected length of the mission;
2. 2. The number of military personnel involved, their names, military identification numbers, and nationalities.
3. 3. Quantities and description of munitions and equipment.
4. 4. The length of time expected to be spent in the State of Qatar.

The above data shall be presented to the Government of the State of Qatar via diplomatic channels at least 15 days before entering the State of Qatar.

Artikel 4

The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is obligated to pay all associated expenses related to its Forces including entry and exit visas.

Artikel 5

The Defence Forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands are permitted to station equipment, vehicles, or medical supplies as per the official purpose of the mission, after obtaining the approval from the Government of the State of Qatar.

Artikel 6

The Defence Forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands are allowed to uphold their regulations, disciplinary measures on their members during the stationing in the State of Qatar.

Artikel 7

Members of the Defence Forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands are obligated to observe and respect the laws of the State of Qatar and not interfere in internal affairs of the State of Qatar. The court system of the State of Qatar has jurisdiction to rule in crimes, misdemeanors and civil cases taking place in the State of Qatar, in accordance with article (12).

Artikel 8

Both parties are obligated to compensate for damages such as death or injury to employees of the other party, as well as damage to military property due to accidents or human errors by members of the other party during performing their duties.

Each party has the right to relinquish demands for compensation. In the case damage is incurred by a third party, the party responsible for the damages, shall compensate the third party according to the existing laws of the State of Qatar.

Artikel 9

The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands undertakes not to conduct or participate in any combat operation using the territory of the State of Qatar without explicit prior approval from the Government of the State of Qatar. It is also prohibited to station any equipment or materials that are proscribed by international regulations and treaties.

Artikel 10

The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands must not undertake to sell any equipment including military equipment, in the State of Qatar after the completion of its mission without the prior approval of the concerned authorities in the State of Qatar.

Artikel 11

The Government of the Kingdom of the Netherlands undertakes that their personnel will not take part in any activities outside the specific purpose of their stationing in the State of Qatar.

Artikel 12

1. 1. Members of the Defence Forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands are responsible for respecting laws, customs, traditions and existing regulations in the State of Qatar.
2. 2. The courts of the State of Qatar retain jurisdiction for all civil cases and criminal cases (felonies, lesser and major misdemeanors) committed in territory of the State of Qatar by members of the Defence Forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands as long as such acts are punishable under the laws of the State of Qatar.
3. 3. The Netherlands authorities are entitled to exercise their jurisdiction over their personnel in cases of offences (crimes, felonies, and misdemeanors), as well as civil cases committed by its own personnel against their property, safety, fellow personnel or equipment.
4. 4. Both parties are allowed, upon a request from the other party, to relinquish legal jurisdiction. In such case, either side pledges to report to the other, as quickly as possible, the results/ dispositions of the case and the measures taken.
5. 5. The authorities from the State of Qatar and of the Kingdom of the Netherlands will co-operate in investigations in accordance with the laws of the State of Qatar. Likewise, both parties will co-operate in gathering and collecting evidence, and in the handling of items and documents pertaining to crimes and their return in proper condition.
6. 6. The requirement of a pledge to return such items can be requested by the authorities representing either Party before such items are delivered to the authorities of the other party.

7. 7. The authorities of the State of Qatar are responsible for informing the other party in case of the apprehension of any member of the personnel of the Defence forces from the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In the event that a member of the Defence Forces of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is to stand trial before courts in the State of Qatar, they are entitled to:

      a)
      Speedy trial, as practical.
      
      
      b)
      Be sufficiently informed of the charges against him be properly notified of the date of the court hearing.
      
      
      c)
      Be represented by a lawyer.
      
      
      d)
      A competent translator.
      

      The attendance of a representative from his/her embassy to his/her trial. a) a) Speedy trial, as practical. b) b) Be sufficiently informed of the charges against him be properly notified of the date of the court hearing. c) c) Be represented by a lawyer. d) d) A competent translator.

Artikel 13

This Agreement does not impose any financial obligations on the State of Qatar. Both countries assume their own costs of undertaking the mission and the intentions of this Agreement.

Artikel 14

What is not mentioned in this agreement is subject to Qatari laws and existing regulations.

Artikel 15

This agreement shall enter into force on the date of its signature and shall be valid for a period of 1 year, and renewable upon the agreement of both parties.