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Practice question: International Organizations and their Officers

Multiple Choice Hard Jurisprudence

Practice question

The Secretary-General concludes that an expert’s immunity would impede justice and can be waived without prejudice to UN interests. The expert claims a personal veto because the privilege belongs exclusively to him. Which is best?
  1. Section 23 gives the Secretary-General the right and duty to waive on those conditions
  2. The expert has an unlimited personal veto under the text
  3. Every expert can permanently amend the Convention
  4. A private employment agreement always defeats waiver
  5. Only the complainant may determine UN interests

Legal references

  • Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/36/12697; Sections 22-23,29.

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