| NCJ Number: |
186535   |
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| Title: |
Diplomatic and Consular Immunity: Guidance for Law Enforcement and Judicial Authorities |
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| Corporate Author: |
US Dept of State
United States of America |
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| Date Published: |
May 1998 |
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| Page Count: |
31 |
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| Sponsoring Agency: |
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
US Dept of State
Washington, DC 20520 |
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| Sale Source: |
US Dept of State
2201 C Street, NW
Washington, DC 20520
United States of America
NCJRS Photocopy Services
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
United States of America |
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| Type: |
Guideline |
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| Format: |
Document |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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| Annotation: |
The report familiarizes law enforcement and judicial officials with the general rules of diplomatic and consular immunity. It provides them with specific guidance regarding the handling of difficult situations involving representatives of foreign governments who are afforded special protections. |
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| Abstract: |
The report focuses on the underlying concept that foreign representatives can carry out their duties effectively only if they are accorded a certain degree of insulation from the application of standard law enforcement practices of the host country. The categorization of foreign representatives and the level of privileges and immunities afforded them, the quick and accurate identification of a person asserting immunity, and the handling of an alleged criminal violation by persons with immunity. Law enforcement and judicial authorities of the United States must treat foreign diplomatic and consular personnel with just regard for the privileges and immunities to which they are entitled under international law. |
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| Main Term(s): |
Diplomatic immunity |
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| Index Term(s): |
Foreign government officials; Immunity; International agreements; International cooperation; International law; Prosecutorial immunity |
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http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=186535 |
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