Diplomatic immunity is one of the oldest and most respected rules of international law.
Tag: Diplomatic Immunity
Yes, Ambassadors Can Get Away With Murder
Diplomatic immunity is one of the oldest and most respected rules of international law.
Israel bombed an Iranian Embassy complex. Is that allowed?
Israel can likely argue that its actions did not violate international law’s protections for diplomatic missions, experts say.
Robert Moller Dies at 85; Mediated Between U.N. Envoys and the City
As the U.S. liaison to some 50,000 United Nations diplomats and staff, he sought to resolve disputes on issues ranging from fugitives hiding in U.N. missions to diplomats’ unpaid parking tickets.
Boris Becker Returns to Germany After Release From British Prison
The tennis champion left for his home country after serving time in Britain for hiding his assets in a bankruptcy case.
China Withdraws 6 Diplomats From U.K. After Consulate Scuffle
The British government had asked the Chinese officials to waive their diplomatic immunity and allow an investigation into how a pro-democracy protester was beaten.
American Woman Pleads Guilty in Death of British Teenager
Anne Sacoolas pleaded guilty on Thursday to causing the death of Harry Dunn, a 19-year-old British motorcyclist, in 2019, when she was a State Department employee in England.
Resolution Reached in Case Between Harry Dunn’s Family and Anne Sacoolas
Anne Sacoolas was charged in the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn in 2019, while she was a State Department employee. The police said she had been driving on the wrong side of the road.
Harry Dunn’s Family Can Sue for Damages in U.S., Judge Rules
Anne Sacoolas, a State Department employee, was charged in a car accident that killed British teenager Harry Dunn in 2019. She returned to the U.S., but a Virginia judge says his parents can sue for damages.
Anne Sacoolas, Suspect in Harry Dunn Case, Worked for U.S., Lawyer Says
Anne Sacoolas, the wife of an American diplomat, is charged with causing death by dangerous driving after colliding with Harry Dunn, a teenage motorcyclist, in 2019.