![]() The paper further notes the fact that the persona non grata and the waver of immunity provided in the VCDR do not serve as a form of deterrence to other abuses, hence a need to include other stringent provisions to deter the abuse of diplomatic immunity. The study proceeds from the fact that the VCDR is the most global and universally accepted instrument ever instituted to regulate diplomatic conduct. Various case studies were used to highlight the abuse ofdiplomatic immunity as well as the challenges in implementing the Vienna convention. It attempts a critical analysis of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (VCDR) of 1961. In establishing the weaknesses attributed to the Convention as well as establishing the fact that an abuse has happened, the theory of functional necessity was used as a guide. The underlying theory which is the theory of functional necessity is stipulated in the preamble as the fundamental basis ofthe immunity granted to diplomats, it has been noted in this study that this theory has not been upheld in practice. The hierarchy of norms is also brought into the lime light as to whether the immunity granted to diplomatic agent should be giving paramount interest to human rights of the citizens of the host state.The study notes that there have been challenges in implementing the VCDR due to the contradiction in the provisions in the Convention. The study notes the fact that the provisions in the VCDR has contributed to the abuse of diplomatic immunity and privileges. The study establishes the fact that diplomacy has been in existence before the adoption of the VCDR. The Convention is established to govern the diplomatic relations. This study further gives an analysis ofthe Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations which has been ratified by many states. T.This study examines the abuse of diplomatic immunity and privileges. Interrogating The Northern Nigerian Society: A Case Study Of Razinat.Challenges Facing Effective Implementation Of Guidance And Counseling Services In Higher Learning Institutions In Tanzania: A Case Of The University Of Dodoma.Images Of Mathematics Stakeholders In Teaching And Learning Mathematics At Secondary Schools In Sokoto State.School mapping: factors to consider when carrying out school mapping exercise. ![]() The limiting of diplomatic immunity to official acts is also recommended. The study recommends the amendment of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations in dealing with immense abuse isolating offending nations creation of a permanent international court that would have jurisdiction to hear cases relating to abuse of diplomatic immunity. ![]() ![]() The revisiting of the law on diplomatic relations.The potential of abuse for diplomatic immunity.The findings are presented under the following topics: This study further gives an analysis ofthe Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. The study also relied on secondary data from the libraries in the above offices and missions as well as Kampala International University library and the Law Development Center in Uganda. This study examines the abuse of diplomatic immunity and privileges. The study relied upon qualitative methods of data collection and analysis to gather data from key informants who included employees of the Uganda Human Rights Commission and from the American Embassy, British Council as well as French Embassy. It was designed to examine the potential for diplomatic immunities to be abused, in order to identify weaknesses in the relevant law hence requiring revisiting of 1he law. The study was exploratory and analyzed the gaps between the provisions of diplomatic immunity and privileges and the realities of the serious crimes that are and that can be committed.
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