Diplomatic Immunity

eges of diplomats abroad.
             These few Articles from the convention show the good faith of the
             Article 29: Diplomats are inviolable; exempt from any arrest/detention.
             Article 31: Diplomats are exempt from criminal jurisdiction, they can
             be tried only if immunity is waived.
             Article 32: Only the sending country can waive immunity
             Article 41: Diplomats should still respect the laws and regulations of
             Baring few changes, the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
             remains the basis for interaction between states. This convention
             tackles the problem by dividing the privileges of immunity into four
             classes. The diplomat and his family enjoy "complete" immunity. They
             cannot be arrested, detained or taxed. They do not fall into the realm
             of jurisdiction of the host country. Further they cannot be asked to
             stand trial or submit to having their possessions searched. The
             diplomatic staff are granted these same rights while performing
             official diplomatic business. Private servants have only been granted
             immunity from taxation. The privilege of complete immunity allows
             for the use of the "diplomatic pouch". This not an actual pouch, rather
             it is the power to declare any belongings off limits. The crate being
             removed from the ship (above story) was considered diplomatic pouch.
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