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Diplomatic Immunity: History and Overview (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Nov. 19, 2003
Report Number RS21672
Report Type Report
Authors Michael John Garcia, American Law Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

Since ancient times, the concept of diplomatic immunity has been recognized in relationships between sovereign entities. More recently, the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations served to codify customary practice concerning the recognition and scope of diplomatic immunity. This report describes the history behind the principle of diplomatic immunity, as well as international and domestic law concerning the scope of this immunity.