Practice question
A nonnational spouse forms part of an accredited diplomatic agent’s household and meets Article 37(1)’s requirements. Authorities deny the specified criminal immunity solely because the spouse is not personally a diplomat. What does the Convention provide?
- Household status is expressly irrelevant
- Only the agent personally can ever qualify
- Every spouse must be prosecuted regardless of Article 37
- Qualifying household family members enjoy the specified protections
- Only the employer may grant treaty rights
Legal references
- Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, Articles 37-39: https://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/conventions/9_1_1961.pdf
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