Should diplomats be granted special privileges when they are representing their nations abroad?
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yes may be because of our nationbrule
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It’s complicated.
Importantly, if hostilities were to arise between two nations, it has been universally accepted for a few hundred years now that we should not shoot the messenger.
However, when a diplomat gets away with misbehaviour that would be a crime for anyone else, or when they flout parking rules and get away with it, citizens are understandably indignant, but if diplomats could be charged with misdemeanors just like anyone else, there would be the possibility in some countries, in some circumstances, that politically motivated charges could be brought against them. For example if a diplomat were to embarrass the leader of some authoritarian country in the course of his/her legitimate duties, that leader may seek to discredit the diplomat to save face.
These days, however, it is probably time to review the conventions because we all know that most misdemeanors by diplomats and their families have nothing to do with their duties. Spouses in diplomatic cars parking at their own convenience and the inconvenience of others is outrageous for sure and deserve no protection. It is increasingly common these days for authorities to refer culprits to their own ambassadors for disciplinary action and I understand that many countries today will waive immunity for their badly behaved staff.
Importantly, if hostilities were to arise between two nations, it has been universally accepted for a few hundred years now that we should not shoot the messenger.
However, when a diplomat gets away with misbehaviour that would be a crime for anyone else, or when they flout parking rules and get away with it, citizens are understandably indignant, but if diplomats could be charged with misdemeanors just like anyone else, there would be the possibility in some countries, in some circumstances, that politically motivated charges could be brought against them. For example if a diplomat were to embarrass the leader of some authoritarian country in the course of his/her legitimate duties, that leader may seek to discredit the diplomat to save face.
These days, however, it is probably time to review the conventions because we all know that most misdemeanors by diplomats and their families have nothing to do with their duties. Spouses in diplomatic cars parking at their own convenience and the inconvenience of others is outrageous for sure and deserve no protection. It is increasingly common these days for authorities to refer culprits to their own ambassadors for disciplinary action and I understand that many countries today will waive immunity for their badly behaved staff.
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