发布 on Oct 31, 2011 05:59am || CBS.com
Diplomatic immunity is a centuries-old tradition in international law and a critical component of working diplomatic relations today. The guaranteed protection 由 a host country from prosecution ensures the safety of representatives and diplomats engaged in difficult work.
On a practical level, however, it can really suck.
While most diplomats understand that they are expected to obey the laws and regulations of their host country, blanket immunity can be used 由 bad eggs to cover a wealth of sins. Foreign diplomats residing in the U.S. are believed to...
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