Test Your Knowledge - Diplomatic and Consular Law

Who has the authority to waive diplomatic immunity?

The United Nations

The sending state

The host state

The International Court of Justice


Which principle allows states to settle disputes amicably according to the Vienna Convention?

Article 1: Respect for Host Laws

Article 29: Personal Inviolability

Article 22: Inviolability of Diplomatic Missions

Article 55: Dispute Resolution


What must diplomatic agents respect while performing their duties according to the Vienna Convention?

Only international laws

No laws

Laws of the host country

Only their home country\'s laws


Which of the following is a key principle of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?

Diplomatic Immunity

Territorial Expansion

Mandatory Arbitration

Economic Sanctions


What key aspect of diplomatic relations is emphasized by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations?

Protection of diplomatic agents from harassment or interference

Establishment of trade zones

Development of economic policies

Promotion of cultural exchanges


Which principle is crucial in assessing the legitimacy of diplomatic asylum claims?

Economic Stability

Cultural Exchange

Non-Refoulement Principle

Territorial Integrity


What does the term 'diplomatic immunity' entail?

Mandatory participation in local politics

Immunity from civil and criminal jurisdiction

Exemption from international laws

Freedom to engage in any commercial activities


Who can declare a diplomat persona non grata?

The sending state

The host government

The International Court of Justice

The United Nations


What is a key function of consulates?

Hosting international summits

Issuing visas and travel documents

Negotiating military treaties

Enforcing international sanctions


Which category does the Head of Mission belong to?

Technical Staff

Diplomatic Agents

Security Personnel

Administrative Staff


Which article of the Vienna Convention emphasizes the personal inviolability of diplomatic agents?

Article 29

Article 55

Article 1

Article 22


What must an individual generally do before a state can exercise diplomatic protection on their behalf?

Exhaust all available local remedies

Obtain dual nationality

Engage in commercial activities

Refuse consular assistance


Which of the following is not covered by diplomatic immunity?

Inviolability of diplomatic correspondence

Acts performed in a private capacity

Official diplomatic acts

Exemption from most taxes and duties


What is the purpose of consular protection?

To enforce local laws

To assist nationals of the sending state who are in distress

To negotiate trade agreements

To establish military bases


What does diplomatic immunity protect diplomats from?

Travel Restrictions

Paying Taxes

Visa Requirements

Arrest and Detention


What can the home state not do while exercising diplomatic protection?

Elevate the matter to international arbitration

Engage in diplomatic negotiations

Interfere with the internal affairs of the foreign state

Act in the best interest of its citizen


What is the legal basis for consular relations primarily established by?

Hague Convention

UN Charter

Vienna Convention on Consular Relations

Geneva Convention


What is the primary purpose of diplomatic protection?

To protect the nationals of a state who are abroad

To expand territorial claims

To establish new trade agreements

To impose sanctions on foreign governments


Which convention outlines the rights, privileges, and functions of consuls?

Geneva Convention

Vienna Convention on Consular Relations

Hague Convention

Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations


What year was the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations adopted?

1945

1950

1961

1975