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Diplomatic Immunity and Its Limits in International Law

Quick fact

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961) is the core treaty that codifies diplomatic immunity. Its rules are so widely accepted that 193 countries have signed it, including every UN member.

Why this is interesting

What if a foreign ambassador in your country committed a crime and was untouchable by local police? Diplomatic immunity makes that possible—but only up to a point.