Diplomatic Law
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Description
Diplomatic Law was first published in 1976. Written with the benefit of the author's deep and practical understanding of the subject as a Legal Counselor in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, it has become widely regarded as the leading work in the field. Denza places each provision of the Convention in its historical context; provides commentary on the application of the Convention by the UK, the US, and other States; and thoroughly examines topical problems in the field including the abuse of diplomatic immunity and terrorist violence. This fully updated new edition also highlights important new trends in the application of the Convention regime. It explores the interaction between State and diplomatic immunity (as shown in the Pinochet case), examines methods of establishing and conducting diplomatic relations under conditions of physical danger, and looks at increased evidence of disregard for the rules of secrecy in diplomatic communications. Denza also explores and the greater latitude for diplomats to 'interfere' in the internal affairs of the receiving State in the interest of protecting human rights and evaluates the impact of adoption of the UN Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and their Property.Reviews
Reviews from previous edition:
"Today, questions of diplomatic law are routinely answered by asking, 'What does Denza say?' The Oxford University Press fortunately recognized Denza as a classic and supported a second edition, published in 1998 ... This breadth and depth of resources ensures that Denza will remain the preeminent English language authority in its field. Happily, now that it has been published in a beautiful typeface on quality paper, Denza finally looks like the definitive work that it is." --Catherine W. Brown, US Department of State, American Journal of International Law
"No study of diplomatic law or, indeed, the subject of diplomatic relations in general would be complete without reference to Denza's work. It is an essential purchase for all practitioners of diplomacy and academics involved in the study of diplomacy in general and diplomatic law in particular."
--International and Comparative Law Quarterly
"Well structured, it is easy to use and has a comprehensive and useful table of cases dealing with the different interpretation and application of the Convention. I am sure it will be equally appreciated by scholars and students of public international law as a source of reference and learning."
European Journal of International Law
About the Author(s)
Eileen Denza is a former Legal Councillor to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. She was the legal advisor to the UK representation to the European Community from 1980 to 1983, and was Council to the EC Committee in the House of Lords from 1987 to 1995. She is currently Aa Visiting Professor at University College, London.
