Diplomacy & Politics Glossary

An agreement between two states to protect each other's nationals from surrender to the International Criminal Court without consent.

A formal agreement by a sending state to waive immunity for its diplomats, allowing legal proceedings in the host country. It balances diplomatic privileges with accountability.

Immunity granted to state officials for acts performed in their official capacity, protecting them from foreign jurisdiction.

Special legal protections granted to certain international actors, such as diplomats and international organizations, to enable their functions.

Protection granted to certain persons or property from enforcement measures such as seizure or attachment under foreign jurisdiction.

Immunity granted to state officials for acts performed in their official capacity, protecting them from foreign jurisdiction.

Absolute immunity granted to certain high-ranking state officials from foreign jurisdiction during their tenure.

Rules granting diplomats protection from legal processes in the host state to ensure safe and effective diplomatic relations. It is codified in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

The principle that a sovereign state cannot be sued in the courts of another state without its consent.