Quiz on Diplomatic and Consular Immunity

What is the primary purpose of diplomatic immunity?

• To allow diplomats to engage in illegal activities

• To protect diplomats from the jurisdiction of the receiving State

• To ensure diplomats pay taxes in the receiving State

• To limit diplomatic relations between States

Which convention codified existing customary law regarding diplomatic immunity?

• 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations

• 1949 Geneva Convention

• 1975 Helsinki Accords

• 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations

Under the 1961 Vienna Convention, which of the following is NOT a right of a diplomatic agent?

• Immunity from criminal jurisdiction

• Inviolability of person

• Ability to be arrested for any crime

• Exemption from all dues and taxes

When does a diplomatic agent's immunity begin?

• When they are appointed

• When they enter the receiving State

• When they leave their home country

• When they are notified of their appointment

What is one exception to the immunity of a diplomatic agent?

• Actions involving their family members

• Real actions related to private immovable property

Who can waive the diplomatic immunity of a diplomatic agent?

• The sending State

• The United Nations

• The diplomatic agent's family

• The receiving State

What is the main role of a consular officer?

• To engage in political negotiations

• To issue visas and assist nationals

• To conduct diplomatic espionage

• To represent the State in military matters

Under the 1963 Vienna Convention, when does a consular officer's immunity start?

• When they leave their home country

• When they are appointed

• When they enter the receiving State

• When they begin their duties

Which of the following is true about the immunity of consular officers?

• They cannot be prosecuted in their home country

• They are only immune for acts performed in their official capacity

• They are immune from all criminal charges

What must happen for a waiver of consular immunity to be valid?

• It must be express

• It can be implied