What is diplomatic immunity?
Q: What is diplomatic immunity?
A: Diplomatic immunity is a special law that provides immunity to diplomats who work in embassies or consulates, which means they are not subject to the laws of the host country where they reside and work.
Q: Who are diplomats?
A: Diplomats are people who work in embassies or consulates representing their home country.
Q: What does diplomatic immunity mean for diplomats?
A: Diplomatic immunity means that a diplomat can work without interference from the police and government of the country where he/she works. They are only ruled by the law of their home country.
Q: Can a diplomat be arrested by the police from the host country?
A: No, the police from the host country cannot arrest a diplomat, or search their house or office, without the permission of the diplomat's home country.
Q: What is the role of honorary consuls in diplomatic immunity?
A: Honorary consuls work part-time as diplomats, and therefore only have diplomatic immunity when working as diplomats.
Q: Can police search the offices of honorary consuls?
A: Yes, police may search the offices of honorary consuls, but not the part where they keep their diplomatic work.
Q: What is the benefit of diplomatic immunity for diplomats?
A: Diplomatic immunity means that a diplomat can keep the secrets of their own country's government without the government of the host country being able to find out about them.
