diplomatic immunity

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The diplomat was also detained — an incident that prompted protests from the Japanese government, which accused China of violating international standards on diplomatic immunity.

From New York Times

Oslo officially declared they will lose their diplomatic immunity and could face arrest if not recalled.

From Washington Times

The large diplomatic presence offers the opportunity to station intelligence agents there under a diplomatic cover granting them diplomatic immunity.

From Reuters

Sagaray could be tried for the murder because he did not enjoy diplomatic immunity after Venezuela waived it following the crime, the court ruled.

From Reuters

The president suggested that his government would investigate Mr. Velasquez but would not prosecute him because of the diplomatic immunity that protects him.

From New York Times