1. A State cannot invoke immunity from jurisdiction in a proceeding before a court of another State if it has

The present Convention applies to the immunity of a State and its property from the jurisdiction of the courts of another State.

The Jurisdictional Immunities Convention applies to the immunity of a State and its property from the jurisdiction of the courts of another State.

In article 5, the principle of State immunity from the jurisdiction of the courts of another State was reaffirmed, as was the principle of jurisdictional sovereignty.

We regret the fact that the text we have adopted contains a provision of immunity from jurisdiction, which runs counter to the spirit of the Rome Statute.

In other words, the immunity is jurisdictional immunity from national courts.

A State enjoys immunity, in respect of itself and its property, from the jurisdiction of the courts of another State subject to the provisions of the present Convention.

Unless otherwise agreed between the States concerned, a State cannot invoke immunity from jurisdiction before a court of another State which is otherwise competent in a proceeding which relates to

1. A State cannot invoke immunity from jurisdiction in a proceeding before a court of another State with regard to a matter or case if it has expressly consented to the exercise of jurisdiction by the court with regard to the matter or case

3. A State making a counterclaim in a proceeding instituted against it before a court of another State cannot invoke immunity from the jurisdiction of the court in respect of the principal claim.

Unless otherwise agreed between the States concerned, a State cannot invoke immunity from jurisdiction before a court of another State which is otherwise competent in a proceeding which relates to the determination of

1. A State shall give effect to State immunity under article 5 by refraining from exercising jurisdiction in a proceeding before its courts against another State and to that end shall ensure that its courts determine on their own initiative that the immunity of that other State under article 5 is respected.

State immunity from pre judgment measures of constraint

State immunity from post judgment measures of constraint

The text of the draft Convention reflected an emerging global consensus that States and State enterprises could no longer claim absolute, unfettered immunity from the proper jurisdiction of foreign courts and agencies, especially for their commercial activities.

7. Takes note of the decision of the International Law Commission to include five topicsImmunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction Jurisdictional immunity of international organizations Protection of persons in the event of disasters Protection of personal data in the transborder flow of information and Extraterritorial jurisdiction. in its long term programme of work

1. A State instituting a proceeding before a court of another State cannot invoke immunity from the jurisdiction of the court in respect of any counterclaim arising out of the same legal relationship or facts as the principal claim.

The programme does not offer an unconditional amnesty or immunity from prosecution.

State immunity

Africa s Immunity

1. If a State engages in a commercial transaction with a foreign natural or juridical person and, by virtue of the applicable rules of private international law, differences relating to the commercial transaction fall within the jurisdiction of a court of another State, the State cannot invoke immunity from that jurisdiction in a proceeding arising out of that commercial transaction.

State immunity from measures of constraint in connection with proceedings before a court

The first member of a cartel should receive complete immunity from prosecution and punishment.

2. A State intervening to present a claim in a proceeding before a court of another State cannot invoke immunity from the jurisdiction of the court in respect of any counterclaim arising out of the same legal relationship or facts as the claim presented by the State.

(a) invoking immunity or

If a State enters into an agreement in writing with a foreign natural or juridical person to submit to arbitration differences relating to a commercial transaction, that State cannot invoke immunity from jurisdiction before a court of another State which is otherwise competent in a proceeding which relates to

(b) acquiring, owning or possessing and disposing of property, including property which that State has authorized it to operate or manage, is involved in a proceeding which relates to a commercial transaction in which that entity is engaged, the immunity from jurisdiction enjoyed by that State shall not be affected.

2. A State can, however, invoke immunity from jurisdiction in such a proceeding if the States concerned have so agreed or if the parties to the dispute have so provided by an agreement in writing or if the instrument establishing or regulating the body in question contains provisions to that effect.

7. Takes note of the decision of the International Law Commission to include the topics Protection of persons in the event of disasters and Immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction in its programme of work Ibid., Sixty second Session, Supplement No. 10 (A 62 10), paras. 375 and 376.

Modalities for giving effect to State immunity

(iv) any other person enjoying diplomatic immunity

Would you get any population level immunity?

A declaration of immunity from God and His Messenger to the polytheists with whom you had made a treaty.

A declaration of immunity from God and His Messenger to the polytheists with whom you had made a treaty.

(c) the present Convention does not preclude it from exercising jurisdiction.

This is a declaration of immunity from God and His Messenger to the polytheists, with whom you had made agreements.

This is a declaration of immunity from God and His Messenger to the polytheists, with whom you had made agreements.

Proceedings in which State immunity cannot be invoked

1. A State cannot invoke immunity from jurisdiction before a court of another State which is otherwise competent in a proceeding which relates to its participation in a company or other collective body, whether incorporated or unincorporated, being a proceeding concerning the relationship between the State and the body or the other participants therein, provided that the body

For the sake of the referral, Brazil painstakingly agreed during the negotiations upon provisions that presented a serious level of difficulty for my Government, such as the exemption from jurisdiction for nationals of those countries not parties to the Statute, even though considering the need to approve the referral Brazil acceded to such a limited immunity.

A (declaration) of immunity from Allah and His Messenger, to those of the Pagans with whom ye have contracted mutual alliances

A (declaration) of immunity from Allah and His Messenger, to those of the Pagans with whom ye have contracted mutual alliances

Further additions to the Tribunal's jurisdiction are made from time to time.

The principle of State immunity was of particular importance.

Protection from the jurisdiction of the Court should not be viewed as unusual.