BDA HOUSE OF DIPLOMACY LECTURE:
‘The Delicate Balance between Diplomatic Immunity and Local Jurisdiction (Belgium)’
Diplomatic immunity ensures foreign States, and their diplomats are protected from legal action in their host country, allowing them to perform their duties without fear of interference. This immunity, however, intersects complexly with local laws, e.g. regarding property and lease contracts. Foreign States and their diplomats are, in principle, exempt from local jurisdiction but this exemption is not absolute or always justified.
We analyse some case law and define the correct boundaries and balance between both valuable interests.
Agenda:
- 12.30 – 12.45 Welcome
- 12.45 – 13.30 Lecture by Jo Vanbelle
- 12.45 Start Lunch Buffet
- 13.30 – 14.30 Q&A and Networking
- 14.30 End
Participant fee:
BDA House of Diplomacy Member: free of charge
BDA House of Diplomacy Non-Member: 45 euro excl. 21% VAT
Registration:
Please send an email to delia.barbu@vub.be.
Participation is guaranteed upon written confirmation only.
Cancellation:
Registrations can be cancelled or changed at no charge until Wednesday, October 16th, at 10:00 AM.
For cancellations made after this deadline, a late cancellation fee of 20 euros + VAT will apply.
In the case of a no-show, participants agree to pay the full registration fee of 45 euros + VAT.
The cancellation fees are meant to cover the administrative and catering costs.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Venue:
Vanbelle Law
Avenue du Général de Gaulle / Generaal de Gaullelaan 47
1050 Brussels
https://www.vanbellelaw.com/
Catering is kindly offered by www.lepecheurnord.com.
