Diplomatic law : commentary on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations / Eileen Denza.

This work is a commentary on the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the universally-accepted framework for diplomacy between sovereign states. The author places each provision of the Convention in its historical context.

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Main Author: Denza, Eileen, 1937- (Author)
Other title:Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961 April 18)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, United Kigdom : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Edition:Fourth edition.
Series:Oxford commentaries on international law.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preamble
  • Article 1. Definitions
  • Article 2. Establishment of Diplomatic Relations
  • Article 3. Functions of a Diplomatic Mission
  • Article 4. Appointment of Head of the Mission
  • Articles 5 and 6. Multiple Accreditation
  • Article 7. Appointment of the Staff of the Mission
  • Article 8. Nationality of Diplomatic Staff
  • Article 9. Persona Non Grata
  • Article 10. Notification of Staff Appointments and Movements
  • Article 11. Size of the Mission
  • Article 12. Offices away from the Seat of the Mission
  • Articles 13 and 16.1. Commencement of Functions and Precedence of Heads of Mission
  • Articles 14 and 15. Classes of Heads of Mission
  • Articles 16-18. Precedence among Heads of Mission
  • Article 19. ChargĂ© d'affaires ad Interim
  • Article 20. Flag and Emblem of the Sending State
  • Article 21. Assistance in Obtaining Accommodation
  • Article 22. Inviolability of the Mission Premises
  • Article 23. Exemption of Mission Premises from Taxation
  • Article 24. Inviolability of the Archives
  • Article 25. Facilities for the Mission
  • Article 26. Freedom of Movement
  • Article 27.1. Freedom of Communication
  • Article 27.2. Inviolability of Official Correspondence
  • Article 27.3 and 4. The Diplomatic Bag
  • Article 27.5-7. Diplomatic Couriers
  • Article 28. Exemption of Official Fees from Taxation
  • Article 29. Personal Inviolability
  • Article 30. Inviolability of Residence and Property
  • Article 31.1. Immunity from Jurisdiction
  • Article 31.2. Exemption from giving Evidence
  • Article 31.3. Immunity from Execution
  • Article 31.4. Jurisdiction of the Sending State and other Remedies
  • Article 32. Waiver of Immunity
  • Article 33. Exemption from Social Security Provisions
  • Article 34. Exemption from Taxation
  • Article 35. Exemption from Personal Services
  • Article 36. Exemption from Customs Duties and Inspection
  • Article 37.1. Members of the Family of a Diplomatic Agent
  • Article 37.2-4. Junior Staff of the Mission and Private Servants
  • Article 38. Nationals and Permanent Residents of the Receiving State
  • Article 39.1. Commencement of Privileges and Immunities
  • Article 39.2-3. Termination of Privileges and Immunities
  • Article 39.4. Property of a Deceased Member of a Mission
  • Article 40. Duties of Third States
  • Article 41. Duties of the Mission towards the Receiving State
  • Article 42. Professional or Commercial Activity by Diplomat
  • Article 43. End of Diplomatic Functions
  • Article 44. Facilities for Departure
  • Articles 45 and 46. Breach of Relations and Protection of Interests
  • Article 47. Non-Discrimination and Reciprocity
  • Articles 48-53. Final Clauses
  • Optional Protocol. Acquisition of Nationality
  • Optional Protocol. Settlement of Disputes
  • Appendix 1. Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
  • Appendix 2. Parties to Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and to its two Optional Protocols.