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Diplomatic immunity is a form of legal immunity and a policy held between governments that ensures that diplomats are given safe passage and are considered not susceptible to lawsuit or prosecution under the host country's laws. so yes

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What is the principle that holds that ambassadors and other embassy workers are not subject to the laws of the host country.....Diplomatic Immunity?

Diplomatic Immunity: The principle that holds ambassadors and other embassy workers not to be subject to the laws of the host country is indeed diplomatic immunity.


Ambassadors cannot be arrested sued or taxed in the country where they are serving because of?

Ambassadors enjoy diplomatic immunity, a principle established under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. This immunity protects them from arrest, lawsuit, and taxation in the host country to ensure they can perform their duties without interference. It is based on the need for safe and effective communication between nations and to maintain diplomatic relations. However, this immunity does not extend to actions outside their official duties.


Why can't ambassadors be arrested?

Ambassadors are granted diplomatic immunity under international law, which means they are protected from being arrested or prosecuted in the host country. This immunity is intended to ensure that diplomats can carry out their duties without fear of interference or reprisal. However, in serious cases, the sending country may waive the immunity of its diplomat and allow them to be arrested and face prosecution.


What special privileges do ambassadors have?

Ambassadors enjoy several special privileges, including diplomatic immunity, which protects them from arrest and legal prosecution in the host country. They also have the right to communicate freely with their home country and represent its interests without interference. Additionally, ambassadors often receive tax exemptions and enjoy certain protections for their residences and official communications. These privileges are intended to facilitate diplomatic relations and ensure the effective functioning of international diplomacy.


Is diplomatic immunity given to company's and there intrests?

In general, diplomatic immunity is not given to companies and their interests. This immunity is usually extended to individuals who work directly for foreign governments.


Can you buy diplomatic immunity?

yes


What are the ratings and certificates for Diplomatic Immunity - 2009?

Diplomatic Immunity - 2009 is rated/received certificates of: New Zealand:M (season 1)


What are the ratings and certificates for Diplomatic Immunity - 1991 II?

Diplomatic Immunity - 1991 II is rated/received certificates of: Iceland:16


Where can one find reliable information about diplomatic immunity online?

One can find reliable information about diplomatic immunity online by going to sites like Wikipedia. Diplomatic Immunity has become an international law in 1961 though the concept had a much longer history.


What reasons can exist for legal immunity?

(in the US) There are not many legal reasons for being immune from prosecution for criminal offenses. The chief, and probably most obvious, examples are the immunity that Ambassadors and certain members of the staffs of foreign embassies and governments, enjoy when on US soil. International Diplomatic Law grants total immunity from prosectuion to these certain individuals regardless of WHAT offense they commit.


How does the rule of law limit the power of government?

The Rule of Law, at its most basic level, is that the laws made should govern all, and that no one is above the said laws. It isnt absolute, for example Ambassadors and other embassy officials have diplomatic immunity or members of the legislature often have protections that allow them to say and do things while in the chamber that you wouldnt get away with....


How frequent are violations diplomatic immunity?

Very rare