What if someone could commit a serious crime and the law basically had to look the other way? Diplomatic immunity sounds like boring paperwork until you realize how much power it gives and how easily ...

The shamed former head of the International Monetary Fund claimed he had diplomatic immunity when arrested, but didn’t invoke it. Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who was arrested for alleged sexual assault of ...

Diplomatic immunity protects foreign diplomats from being prosecuted under American law. Cylvia Hayes, sometimes referred to as Oregon’s First Lady and other times as Governor John Kitzhaber’s ...

Erie Insurance, a Pennsylvania-based insurer, is listed as the auto insurer for the diplomatic vehicle. The lawsuit invokes the direct action provision under 28 U.S.C. 1364, which permits claims ...

Is Iran a country we can trust in any kind of agreement — nuclear or otherwise? A realistic answer could be found in an event that took place before most people in both countries were born. America ...

Diplomats and consulate workers are ignoring the traffic and parking fees they incur – most commonly exceeding the speed limit by less than 15km/h in a non-school zone – getting away with more than ...

Andrew Forde is affiliated with Dublin City University (Assistant Professor, European Human Rights Law). He is also, separately, affiliated with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission ...