Posted 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 by 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 by bad eggs to cover a wealth of sins. Foreign diplomats residing in the U.S. are believed to...
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