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Bah v. Libyan Embassy

Botswana.  28 November 2005 .

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

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Abstract

Diplomatic relations — Diplomatic immunity — Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961 — Duty of diplomatic mission towards the rule of law in the receiving State — Respondent embassy of foreign State in Botswana — Whether capable of being sued — Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act — Whether immunity extending to private acts — Breach of employment contract — Whether justiciable

State immunity — Jurisdiction — Doctrine of restrictive immunity — Action for breach of contract of employment — Whether respondent entitled to immunity

Relationship of international law and municipal law — Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961 — Diplomatic Privileges and Immunities Act incorporating Articles 22 and 31 of Vienna Convention and relevant jurisprudence — Immunity not extending to private acts — Applicant’s action arising from breach of employment contract — Whether justiciable — The law of Botswana

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Case Report
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© Cambridge University Press 2011

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