Lecturer Paul Behrens Diplomatic Law Book sku-49288773

Lecturer Paul Behrens International Law Books listing for the hardcover Diplomatic Interference and the Law, SKU sku-49288773. The book examines allegations that diplomats have insulted hosts, funded political parties, incited terrorism or attempted to topple a host government. Such allegations can lead to expulsions or severed diplomatic relations.

It also considers cases where diplomats' legitimate interests, such as criticism of a host's human rights record, may provide grounds recognized under international law. Drawing on more than 300 cases and the practice of about 100 States and territories, it covers lobbying, contact with opposition groups, propaganda, threats, insults and asylum.

It examines competing legal interests and gives foreign offices and diplomats advice on handling allegations of interference. In endorsements, Dr Nelson Iriñiz Casás discusses its treatment of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, drafted in 1961; Sir Brian Barder discusses conflicts between non-interference and human rights obligations; and Sir Ivor Roberts describes case studies spanning the 50 years since the Convention's signature.