The Concept, Privileges and Immunities of Diplomatic Missions

Abstract

In order to maintain diplomatic relations, international laws give immunities and privileges to diplomatic missions so that the authorities of the receiving state do not impede their work. Various countries have domesticated the international law in this regard. The challenge however is that these immunities and privileges so granted are often abused, hence there is need for the development of both international law and domestic laws to curb the abuses by prescribing stiffer penalties for default.