Which of the following is a common argument for reforming diplomatic immunity?

It prevents abuse of the system and holds diplomats accountable

What does the Vienna Convention say about the inviolability of diplomatic premises e.g Embassies?

They must be protected from intrusion

Which law outlines diplomatic immunity in Canada?

Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act

Why was the "Argo" case a significant diplomatic event?

Canada's role in protecting US diplomats during the Iran hostage crisis

What action can a host country take if a diplomat is accused of serious misconduct?

Declare the diplomat persona non grata

What does the term "persona non grata" mean?

A diplomat who is unwelcome in the host country

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

Embassies handle major diplomacy, consulates focus on assisting citizens

What is the primary purpose of Diplomatic immunity?

diplomats to perform their duties without interference from local laws

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1
Which of the following is a common argument for reforming diplomatic immunity?
It ensures that diplomats can commit crimes without consequences
It helps maintain diplomatic relationships
It reduces the number of diplomats sent abroad
It prevents abuse of the system and holds diplomats accountable
2
What does the Vienna Convention say about the inviolability of diplomatic premises e.g Embassies?
They must be protected from intrusion
They have no special protections
They can be searched without permission
They are subject to civil suits
3
Which law outlines diplomatic immunity in Canada?
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
Canadian Diplomatic Act
Foreign Missions and International Organizations Act
Diplomatic Relations Act of 1978
4
Why was the "Argo" case a significant diplomatic event?
Canada's role in protecting US diplomats during the Iran hostage crisis
It was a diplomatic mission gone wrong, resulting in violence
Highlighted US diplomatic efforts to resolve an internal conflict in Canada
It involved a diplomat accused of a crime in Iran
5
What action can a host country take if a diplomat is accused of serious misconduct?
Ignore the allegations
Call for an international tribunal
Prosecute the diplomat immediately
Declare the diplomat persona non grata
6
What was Raymond Davis’s role when he caused a diplomatic crisis in Pakistan?
A U.N. official
A consular officer in Pakistan
A U.S. diplomat
A CIA agent
7
What does the term "persona non grata" mean?
A diplomat who is unwelcome in the host country
A diplomat receiving a commendation from the host country
A diplomat given full immunity
A foreign national applying for asylum
8
What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?
Consulates are in capitals, embassies are in smaller cities
Embassies only serve tourists, consulates work with diplomats
Embassies handle major diplomacy, consulates focus on assisting citizens
Embassies issue visas, consulates handle trade
9
Which country was involved in a case where their diplomat killed a pedestrian while driving drunk?
Russia
The United States
Pakistan
Canada
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What is the primary purpose of Diplomatic immunity?
To allow diplomats to act without any laws
To promote international trad
diplomats to perform their duties without interference from local laws
To protect diplomats from all consequences of their actions
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Which type of official is usually not afforded diplomatic immunity?
Family
Consular official
Military attaché
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