Vienna Convention On Diplomatic Relations Commentary
The states parties to the present convention recallingthat peoples of all nations from ancient times have recognized the status of diplomatic agents having in mindthe purposes and principles of the charter of the united nations concerning the sovereign equality of states the maintenance of international peace and security and the promotion of friendly relations among nations.
Vienna convention on diplomatic relations commentary. Drawing on her long and practical experience denza has thoroughly updated and revised the text. Since diplomacy and espionage are often uncomfortable bedfellows some of the state practice reads like episodes from a spy novel. Done at vienna on 18 april 1961. Commentary on the vienna convention on diplomatic relations.
The vienna convention on diplomatic relations of 1961 is an international treaty that defines a framework for diplomatic relations between independent countries. Diplomatic law was first published in 1976. The third edition consolidates the reputation of diplomatic law commentary on the vienna convention on diplomatic relations as the authoritative text in its field. As author eileen denza explains the vienna convention on diplomatic relations on which this book provides informed and detailed commentary codifies those rules which are instrumental in protecting the sanctity of ambassadors enabling them to carry out their functions.
It specifies the privileges of a diplomatic mission that enable diplomats to perform their function without fear of coercion or harassment by the host country. 2 vienna convention on diplomatic relations done at vienna on 18 april 1961. And thoroughly examines topical problems in the field including the abuse of diplomatic immunity and terrorist violence. 8 united states diplomatic and consular staff in tehran cas e judgment 1980 icj rep.
Convention on diplomatic relations 1978 10 case w. The book places each provision of the convention in its historical context. Provides commentary on the application of the convention by the uk the us and other states. Towards more inclusive and effective diplomacy.
Diplomatic immunity diplomatic missions diplomatic relations this chapter examines article 29 of the vienna convention on diplomatic relations which deals with personal inviolability of a diplomatic agent. Vienna convention on diplomatic relations the states parties to the present convention recalling that peoples of all nations from anoient times have recognized the status of diplomatic.