Artikel 2

1. In accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, the Liaison officer and the family members belonging to the household, and who are not nationals of the Netherlands and who do not have permanent residence in the territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, shall enjoy, to the extent necessary for the independent performance of their functions, the privileges and immunities as accorded to diplomatic agents of the diplomatic missions in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
2. The immunities granted to the persons mentioned in paragraph 1 of this Article shall not be applicable in regard of:
(i) civil procedures (complaints) by third parties for damage, including bodily injuries or death caused in traffic accidents provoked by any such person, and without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2016/794 of 11 May 2016, or
(ii) criminal and civil jurisdiction over actions committed outside the limits of performing their official duties.
3. The obligations of sending States and their personnel that apply under the Vienna Convention to members of the diplomatic staff, shall apply to the Seconding State and the persons referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.