Privileges and immunities are a special topic within the larger subject of international institutional law. International organizations, their officials, and representatives of their member states enjoy certain privileges and immunities in order to carry out their functions.
Privileges and immunities are granted to:
The main international instruments related to this topic are:
Because of the specialized and diplomatic nature of the topic, it can be challenging to research privileges and immunities. The usual paths for legal research are limited: there are few cases in courts and limited public records. Scholarly articles on the topic are often the best starting point, but may not provide insights into issues that have not previously arisen.
The following sources, available to researchers at UN headquarters, may be helpful in researching privileges and immunities.
Selected books, articles, chapters:
Secondary sources, such as books and articles:
Additional resources:
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