Dr. V.K.Singh (Sr.Journalist)
Before uttering even a single word on Vienna convention, let me brief of convention or treaty. Actually, Convention or treaty promote international diplomatic relations among the sovereign states and nations as well establish fraternity with the friends nations. But, it is matter of deep regret that India’s neighbour countries Pakistan and China are getting Voilate all the Conventions. This inhumane act of these Countries inciting for war and, while world knows that issues of War is always horrific. Now, let me throw the light on Vienna Convention
Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961 is an international treaty that defines a framework for diplomatic relations between independent countries. It specifies the privileges of a diplomatic mission that enable diplomats to perform their function without fear of coercion or harassment by the host country. This forms the legal basis for diplomatic immunity. Its articles are considered a cornerstone of modern international relations. As of October 2018, it has been ratified by 192 states.[1] Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Ratifications of the convention
Vienna Convention signed April 18, 1961 in Vienna Austria and the Convection Effective April 24, 1964. ConditionRatification by 22 statesSignatories 60[1]Parties192 [1] (as of October 2018).
History Of Vienna Convention.
Throughout the history of sovereign states, diplomats have enjoyed a special status. Their function to negotiate agreements between states demands certain special privileges. An envoy from another nation is traditionally treated as a guest, their communications with their home nation treated as confidential, and their freedom from coercion and subjugation by the host nation treated as essential. The first attempt to codify diplomatic immunity into diplomatic law occurred with the Congress of Vienna in 1815. This was followed much later by the Convention regarding Diplomatic Officers (Havana, 1928). The present treaty on the treatment of diplomats was the outcome of a draft by the International Law Commission. The treaty was adopted on 18 April 1961, by the United Nations Conference on Diplomatic Intercourse and Immunities held in Vienna, Austria, and first implemented on 24 April 1964. The same Conference also adopted the Optional Protocol concerning Acquisition of Nationality, the Optional Protocol concerning the Compulsory Settlement of Disputes, the Final Act and four resolutions annexed to that Act. One notable aspect which came out of the 1961 treaty was the establishment of the Holy See’s diplomatic immunity status with other nations.[2] Two years later, the United Nations adopted a closely related treaty, further I am going to discuss on the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. States parties to the convention. Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963)
Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969)
Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties between States and International Organizations or Between International Organizations (1986) To be continued….. Vienna Conventions for a list of other conventions.
Diplomatic immunity
Protection of Diplomats Convention
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