Question 7
Nigeria's Foreign PolicyDiplomatic immunity implies
- A.foreign diplomats are immuned against infectious diseases in their host country
- B.foreign diplomats are exempted from paying for purchase of local consumer goods
- C.foreign diplomats cannot be prosecuted for criminal office
- D.all of the above.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (foreign diplomats cannot be prosecuted for criminal office)
Explanation
Diplomatic immunity means diplomats cannot be tried in the courts of the host country for offences; they can only be expelled.