diplomatic immunity
Envoy's legal shield
Diplomatic immunity is a legal protection that exempts foreign diplomats from prosecution under the host country's laws.
A diplomat who commits a crime—even a serious one—cannot be arrested or tried locally; the host country's only recourse is to expel them.
The principle exists to ensure diplomats can work without fear of harassment or politically motivated prosecution.
He claimed diplomatic immunity after the traffic accident.
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