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Global Affairs Canada: What are the lessons?
Will actions taken by Global Affairs Canada to investigate and discipline its employees both in Canada and abroad result in changes in diplomatic behaviour? Lessons for others? On 20 June 2024, Global Affairs Canad...
Reaffirming the foundations of diplomacy: The brighter side of the Mexican embassy incident
08 April 2024
On April 4th, the sanctity of diplomatic premises was shaken at its core as Ecuadorian special forces ventured into the Mexican Embassy in Quito. It wasn't just about capturing Jorge Glas, the former vice president of...
Diplomatic immunity law and jus cogens: Can the relationship result in invalidating the VCDR or the VCCR?
Many commentators suggest that the concepts of diplomatic immunity are outdated because they were developed prior to the emergence of fundamental concepts of international human rights law. It is suggested that immuni...
State immunity: Germany revisits earlier ICJ decision and its potential ramifications for diplomatic immunity
04 July 2022
Diplomatic law, International law, International relations and diplomacy, Privileges and immunities
On 3 February 2012, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) rendered its judgment on the issue of jurisdictional immunity in the case Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v. Italy: Greece intervening) rega...
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2013
E-diplomacy and Diplomatic Law in the Internet Era
Peacetime Regime for State Activities in Cyberspace (ed by Katharine Ziolkowski) covers in a multi-disciplinary approach the technical, legal, policy and diplomacy aspects of State activities in cyberspace during peacetime. It consists of 23 chapters of academic natur... Read more...
2012
Carry on, Excellencies!
The latest piece of EU legislation on air transport security seems at first sight to contradict a wellestablished principle of diplomatic law, the freedom of diplomatic communication. ... Read more...
2011
Satow’s Diplomatic Practice, 6th ed
Satow's Diplomatic Practice, 6th ed., is a vital resource for diplomats with updated information on diplomacy history, diplomatic and international law, and the effect of modern changes on diplomatic work, including terrorism. This edition covers the evolution of diplo... Read more...
2008
The Diplomatic Corps as an Institution of International Society
The Diplomatic Corps is an institution that plays a crucial role in international society by facilitating communication and negotiation between different countries. It serves as a bridge between nations, fostering peaceful resolutions to conflicts and promoting coopera... Read more...
2008
Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities
The text discusses the distinctions between privileges, immunities, and facilities in the context of diplomatic relations. It explains how privileges exempt diplomats from certain laws, while immunities protect them from legal processes in the receiving state. Diplomat... Read more...
2008
Diplomatic Law: Commentary on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 3rd ed
The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations is a crucial treaty that governs diplomatic relations between states. It outlines the privileges and immunities granted to diplomats, ensuring their ability to carry out their duties effectively. This treaty plays a vital r... Read more...
2008
Consular Law and Practice, 3rd ed
First published in 1961, Consular Law and Practice is a classic work of great interest and practical use to diplomats, consuls, and international lawyers.... Read more...
2002
The system of privileges and immunities applicable to the international organisations in Switzerland and to the permanent foreign delegations in Geneva
Amadeo Perez is Legal Adviser to the Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the International Organisations in Geneva, and this booklet is therefore authoritative. It is a revised edition of an article published in the UNITAR Employment Guide by Jean-Pierre Vettovaglia in... Read more...
