Section 6: Visiting force for security or training

6. Visiting force for security or training (1) Notwithstanding any other enactment but subject to subsection (2), the Courts of Mauritius shall not exercise jurisdiction in relation to offences [Issue 1] V8 – 4 committed by members of a visiting force, the civilian component or dependants, whether committed on duty or otherwise where— (a) the visiting force has been made available to Government for the purpose of assistance in the maintenance of internal security; or (b) the visiting force is stationed in Mauritius for the purpose of commanding, training and developing the police forces of Mauritius. (2) Nothing in subsection (1) shall prevent a person from being tried by a Court of Mauritius in a case where the Director of Public Prosecutions certifies that the service authorities of the visiting force in question have waived the immunity accorded to such person under subsection (1).