How important are diplomatic immunities and privileges in the conduct of Diplomacy

 

Diplomatic immunities and privileges are very important to give an assurance that diplomats are not slapped with lawsuit in foreign jurisdictions. These are safe passages to ensure that the diplomats can perform their functions without susceptibility to civil lawsuits or criminal prosecutions. Diplomats are generally representatives of their states performing sovereign function, and under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, the sovereign act of another state cannot be subject to civil or criminal suits.