Practice question
A diplomat argues that jurisdictional immunity means the Convention affirmatively permits interference in the receiving State’s internal affairs. Which is correct?
- Immunity makes interference a treaty duty
- Article 41 separately requires noninterference and respect for laws despite privileges
- Every protected person becomes a local legislator
- The receiving State must accept all interference as lawful
- Only the diplomat’s private preference determines obligations
Legal references
- Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations: https://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/conventions/9_1_1961.pdf; Articles 9,41,45.
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