MARKET 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Public Policy Doctrine, State Immunity, Lex Loci Rei Sitae
Document Summary
International organizations and their representatives also enjoy certain immunities from national jurisdiction. An international organization enjoys the immunities that are required for it to fulfill its functions without interference from local authorities. 1946 convention on the privileges and immunities of the un governs the inviolability and immunity of un property, funds and assets, communications and representatives and officials: state immunity. 2. 1 introduction and concepts: principle of customary international law primarily developed through national legislation and the jurisprudence of national courts, un convention on jurisdictional immunities of states and their property: general assembly. Resolution which isn"t enforceable but contains customary international law. Immunity for adjudicative jurisdiction: jurisdiction of a court to render a judgment in a manner that involves a foreign state. A state cannot be sued before a foreign court unless it gives its consent. Procedural matter dealt with prior to an inquiry into the merits of the case.
