The defendant was a counsellor of a foreign legation, and was subject to the directions of the minister plenipotentiary. In the absence of the minister, he acted up as charge d’affaires. He sought the protection of the 1708 Act. Held: A person acting in such a position was entitled to the protection as if he … Continue reading Taylor v Best: 1854
‘Even if it were conceivable that a diplomatic agent can waive his privilege, which is really the privilege of his sovereign, he can only do so intentionally, with full knowledge of his rights, and with the sanction of his sovereign or legation.’ Judges: Astbury J Citations: [1914] 1 Ch 139 Statutes: Diplomatic Privileges Act 1708 … Continue reading In re Republic of Bolivia Exploration Syndicate Ltd: 1914
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
