WAEC Government 2000 Question 7

Question 7

Rule of Law

Diplomatic immunity is a limitation to

  1. A.the theory of separation of powers
  2. B.principles of checks and balances
  3. C.parliamentary supremacy
  4. D.the rule of law.
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Answer: D (the rule of law.)

Explanation

Diplomats cannot be tried in the host country's courts, which breaks the principle that everyone is equal before the law.