Guests of the nation: Diplomatic immunity
Diplomatic immunity is not merely a matter of international courtesy. In the Philippines, it rests on two principal legal foundations.
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Diplomatic immunity is not merely a matter of international courtesy. In the Philippines, it rests on two principal legal foundations.
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The law cannot be used as an instrument by one who knowingly violated it in the first place.
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Infringement may give rise to civil liability. In more serious cases, it may result in criminal prosecution, carrying fines and imprisonment.