نوع مقاله : مقاله علمی - پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسنده English
International law provides, according to the 1961 Geneva Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the 1963 Geneva Convention on Consular Relations, for the diplomatic and consular missions of a foreign country and their respective personnel in a host state to enjoy penal and executive immunity. There exists no specifics convention bestowing same immunities to other high-ranking political figures of a foreign country such as the Head of State, the Head of Governement, or the foreign Minister. Nevertheless a quick and overall review of international law sources leads us to conclude that such distinguished
officials also benefit from aforementioned immunities while performing the tasks within the sphere of their discretions and authority. Notwithstanding the above, no ranking official may invoke such immunities to evade persecution for acts which amount to serious breach of international law such as genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
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