For the purposes of this Protocol: ... the term 'national official` shall be understood by reference to the definition of 'official` or 'public officer` in the national law of the Member State in which the person in question performs that function for the purposes of application of the criminal law of that Member State.
'Staff covered by the Staff Regulations' are officials in posts contained in the establishment plan and staff covered by the conditions of employment.'Staff not covered by Staff Regulations' are all other staff (agency staff, seconded national officials, service contracts, work contracts, etc.).
