The defendant, a clerk on the staff of the High Commissioner for India, was entitled to diplomatic immunity. He purported to waive his immunity when charged with attempting to obtain a sum of money by false pretences. He was convicted at the County of London Sessions. Held: The conviction was quashed. There had been no … Continue reading Regina v Madan: CCA 1961
Proceedings were begun against Mr Smith, a member of the administrative staff of the Canadian High Commission in London, claiming damages under a private tenancy agreement. As the proceedings were commenced, he enjoyed the same immunity under the Diplomatic Immunities (Commonwealth Countries and Republic of Ireland) Act 1952 as the diplomatic staff of an ambassador. … Continue reading CA Empson v Smith: CA 1965